Fundamentals of electric propulsion / Dan M Goebel, Ira Katz and, Ioannis G Mikellides.

Includes index.

Introduction
Thruster principles
Basic plasma physics
Hollow cathodes
Ion thruster plasma generators
Ion thruster accelerators
Conventional hall thrusters
Magnetically shielded hall thrusters
Electromagnetic thrusters
Future directions in electric propulsion
Electric thruster plumes and spacecraft interactions
Flight electric thrusters
Appendix A. Nomenclature
Appendix B. Gas flow units conversions and cathode pressure estimates
Appendix C. Energy loss by electrons
Appendix D. Ionization and excitation cross sections for xenon and krypton
Appendix E. Ionization and excitation reaction rates in Maxwellian plasmas
Appendix F. Electron relaxation and thermalization times
Appendix G. Clausing factor Monte Carlo calculation

"Understand the fundamental basis of spaceflight with this cutting-edge guide. As spacecraft engineering continues to advance, so too do the propulsion methods by which humans explore the solar system and will seek out the stars. Electric rocket propulsion has been the subject of considerable innovation and application in recent years, with thousands of electric thrusters now operating in space. For professionals in spacecraft engineering and closely related fields, this book provides critical knowledge that can alter the future of space flight. Fundamentals of Electric Propulsion offers a thorough grounding in electric propulsion for spacecraft, particularly the features and mechanisms underlying electrostatic and electromagnetic thrusters. Updated in the light of rapidly expanding knowledge, the second edition of this essential guide covers thruster principles, plasma physics, and more. It reflects the significant accomplishments by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in this field, and promises to be a must-own volume for spacecraft engineering professionals." Provided by publisher.

Goebel, D. M., Katz, I., & Mikellides, I. G. (2024). Fundamentals of electric propulsion (2nd ed.). Wiley.