UZB 489E - Electric Propulsion

Course Objectives

To understand the physics and technology of the electric propulsion devices used in modern spacecraft;
To learn the approach methods to theoretical and technological problems in production of devices working according to the electric propulsion principles

Course Description

Definition of electric propulsion. Review of Electromagnetic Theory and the Properties of the lonized Gases. Propulsion devices vvorking according to electrothermal, electrostatic and electromagnetic acceleration principles.