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 human beings can seek out the stars. Ion thrusters and Hall thrusters have been the subject of considerable innovation in recent years, and spacecraft propulsion has never been more efficient. For professionals within and adjacent to spacecraft engineering, this is 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 Ion and Hall thrusters. Updated in the light of rapidly expanding knowledge, the second edition of this essential guide detailed coverage of thruster principles, plasma physics, and more. It reflects the historic output of the legendary Jet Propulsion Laboratory and promises to continue as a must-own volume for spacecraft engineering professionals. Readers of the second edition of Fundamentals of Electric Propulsion readers will also find: * Extensive updates to chapters covering hollow cathodes and Hall thrusters, based on vigorous recent research * New sections covering magnetic shielding, cathode plume instabilities, and more * Figures and homework problems in each chapter to facilitate learning and retention Fundamentals of Electric Propulsion is an essential work for spacecraft engineers and researchers working in spacecraft propulsion and related fields, as well as graduate students in electric propulsion, aerospace science, and space science courses. Zusatztext

Dan M. Goebel, PhD, is a Fellow and Senior Research Scientist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, as well as an Adjunct Professor of Electrical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering at UCL. He is also a Fellow of the IEEE, the National Academy of Inventors, and the American Physical Society. Ira Katz, PhD, is retired from a position as leader of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Advanced Propulsion Technology Group and a global research leader in ion thruster and hollow cathode physics. He previously worked as Chief Scientist of the Applied Sciences Division of SAIC, Inc., and managed the company's Space group. Ioannis G. Mikellides [insert information]