NASA NTRS · 19720026090
A single axis electrostatic beam deflection system for a 5-cm diameter ion thruster
Abstract
A single-axis electrostatic beam deflection system has been tested on a 5-cm diameter mercury ion thruster at a thrust level of about 0.43 mlb (25 mA beam current at 1400 volts). The accelerator voltage was 500 volts. Beam deflection capability of plus or minus 10 deg was demonstrated. A life test of 1367 hours was run at the above conditions. Results of the test indicated that the system could possibly perform for upwards of 10,000 hours.
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Lathem, W. C.. 1972-09-01. A single axis electrostatic beam deflection system for a 5-cm diameter ion thruster. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19720026090
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