Numerical Simulation of Pulsed Plasma Thruster

This is an open access book. It is valuable in gaining an understanding of the working mechanism of pulsed plasma thrusters. It facilitates the evaluation of the thruster's working characteristics and propulsive performance, thereby providing a crucial theoretical foundation and reference for the design, development, and engineering application of pulsed plasma thrusters. Additionally, this book significantly contributes to the advancement of space electric propulsion technology. Researchers and engineers in the aerospace propulsion field can greatly benefit from the insights presented within this book.

Jianjun Wu, Professor, PI of electrical propulsion research at National University of Defense Technology (NUDT). In 1995, he obtained his Doctorate in Aerospace Engineering from NUDT, preceded by a master's degree and a bachelor's degree from Tianjin University in1991 and 1988 respectively. Since 2002, Professor Wu has held a tenured position at NUDT and concurrently leads the Innovation Research Group funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China. Professor Wu's primary research interests lie in space electric propulsion technology and rocket engine technology. He has completed more than 30 research projects, won national outstanding scientific and Technological Book Award, Invention Award at the Geneva International Exhibition, and 5 Gold awards at the International and National Invention Exhibition. He has authorized more than 100 patents, published more than 300 papers and 10 monographs.

Jian Li is currently a lecturer at National University of Defense Technology (NUDT) in China and holds membership in the Chinese Aerospace Society. He was awarded a Doctorate in Aerospace Science and Technology (2020) and a master's degree (2016) from NUDT. His primary research directions are space electric propulsion technology, low-temperature plasma application technology, pulse plasma propulsion technology. He authored over 20 publications in journals and 5 monographs.

Yuanzheng Zhao, PhD Candidates, he is studying at National University of Defense Technology (NUDT) in China. He was awarded a master's degree (2021) from NUDT. His primary research directions are micro propulsion technology, plasma diagnosis, plasma magnetohydrodynamic simulation. He possesses advanced proficiency in plasma optical emission spectroscopy. He authored 9 publications in journals.

Yu Zhang, male, associate professor at National University of Defense Technology. His main research direction is space electric propulsion technology. He has been selected into the Young Talent Promotion Project of the Chinese Association for Science and Technology, is the main member of the innovation research group of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, young editorial board members of journals such as “Journal of Rocket Propulsion” and “Journal of Propulsion Technology”. He has published 30 SCI papers and authorized 35 patents. He won the first prize of provincial science and technology award, the gold medal of National Invention Exhibition, the special award of Geneva Invention Exhibition, the gold medal of Beijing Invention Innovation Competition, and the third prize of Hunan Provincial Teaching Achievement.