EP2 Journal Publications

2024

  1. A. Marin, E. Bello, A. Dominguez & E. Ahedo "Non-Maxwellian electron effects on the macroscopic response of a Hall thruster discharge from an axial–radial kinetic model", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 33 (02), 02508 (2024)  [DOI]
  2. P. Jimenez, L. Chacon & M. Merino "An implicit, conservative electrostatic particle-in-cell algorithm for paraxial magnetic nozzles", Journal of Computational Physics 502, 112826 (2024)  [DOI]
  3. M. Inchigolo, M. Merino, M. Wijnen & J. Navarro "Thrust measurements of a waveguide electron cyclotron resonance thruster", Journal of Applied Physics 135, 093304 (2024)  [DOI]
  4. D. Villegas, J. Cruz, M. Wijnen, P. Fajardo & J. Navarro "Emission and performance characterization of ionic liquids for an externally wetted electrospray thruster", Acta Astronautica 219, 97-107 (2024)  [DOI]
  5. S. Barquero, J. Navarro & M. Merino "Pulsed plasma thruster exhaust reconstruction", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 33 (04), 025007 (2024)  [DOI]
  6. T. Perrotin, A. E. Vinci, S. Mazouffre, P. Fajardo, E. Ahedo & J. Navarro-Cavallé "Far-field plume characterization of a low-power cylindrical Hall thruster", Journal of Applied Physics 136 (4), 043304 (2024)  [DOI]
  7. D. Poli, P. Fajardo & E. Ahedo "A non-neutral 1D fluid model of hall thruster discharges: full electron inertia and anode sheath reversal", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 32 (7), 075014 (2024)  [DOI]
  8. B. Bayón-Bujan & M. Merino "Data-driven sparse modeling of oscillations in plasma space propulsion", Machine Learning: Science and Technology 5 (3), 035057 (2024)  [DOI]
  9. D. Villegas-Prados & F.J. Blázquez-Plaza "High-voltage pulse generator for time-of-flight mass spectrometry in electrospray thrusters", Review of Scientific Instruments 95 (8), 083305 (2024)  [DOI]

2023

  1. A. Sanchez-Villar, F. Boni, V. Désangles, J. Jarrige, D. Packan, E. Ahedo & M. Merino "Comparison of a hybrid model and experimental measurements for a dielectric coated coaxial ECR thruster", Plasma Sources Sciences and Technology 32 (01), 014002 (2023)  [DOI]
  2. E. Ahedo "Using electron fluid models to analyze plasma thruster discharges", Journal of Electric Propulsion 2 (1), 2 (2023)  [DOI]
  3. M.R. Inchingolo, M. Merino & J. Navarro-Cavallé "Plume characterization of a waveguide ECR Thruster", Journal of Applied Physics 133 (11) (1), 113304 (2023)  [DOI]
  4. M. Merino, D. García-Lahuerta & E. Ahedo "Plasma acceleration in a magnetic arch", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 32 (6), 065005 (2023)  [DOI]
  5. J. Young Kim, K. J. Chung, K. Takahashi, M. Merino & E. Ahedo "Kinetic electron cooling in magnetic nozzle: Experiments and modeling", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 32 (7), 073001 (2023)  [DOI]
  6. D. Poli, E. Bello, P. Fajardo & E. Ahedo "Time-dependent axial fluid model of the Hall thruster discharge and its plume", Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 56 (41), 415203 (2023)  [DOI]
  7. S. Barquero, K. Tabata, R. Tsukizaki, M. Merino, J. Navarro & K. Nishiyama "Performance characterization of the μ10 electron-cyclotron-resonance ion thruster using alternative propellants: krypton vs. xenon", Acta Astronautica 211, 750-754 (2023)  [DOI]
  8. J .Perales, A. Domínguez, P. Fajardo & E. Ahedo "Simulations of driven breathing modes of a magnetically shielded Hall thruster", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 32 (07), 075011 (2023)  [DOI]
  9. D. Villegas, J. Cruz, M. Wijnen, S. Correyero, P. Fajardo & J. Navarro "Impact of propellant temperature on the emission regime of an externally wetted electrospray system using time-of-flight mass spectrometry", Acta Astronautica 213, 145-155 (2023)  [DOI]
  10. A. Modesti, F. Cichoki & E. Ahedo "Numerical treatment of a magnetized electron fluid model in a 3D simulator of plasma thruster plumes", Frontiers in Physics 11, 1286345 (2023)  [DOI]
  11. P. Jimenez, J. Zhou, J. Navarro, P. Fajardo, M. Merino & E. Ahedo "Analysis of a cusped helicon plasma thruster discharge", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 23 (10), 105013 (2023)  [DOI]
  12. E. Bello & E. Ahedo "Stationary axial model of the Hall thruster plasma discharge: electron azimuthal inertia and far plume effects", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 32 (11), 115011 (2023)  [DOI]

2022

  1. A. Marín-Cebrián, A. Domínguez-Vázquez, P. Fajardo & E. Ahedo "Kinetic plasma dynamics in a radial model of a Hall thruster with a curved magnetic field", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 31, 115003 (2022)  [DOI]
  2. A. E. Vinci, S. Mazouffre, V. Gómez, P. Fajardo & J. Navarro-Cavallé "Laser-induced fluorescence spectroscopy on xenon atoms and ions in the magnetic nozzle of a helicon plasma thruster", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 31, 095007 (2022)  [DOI]
  3. J. Perales-Díaz, A. Dominguez-Vazquez, P. Fajardo, et al. "Hybrid plasma simulations of a magnetically shielded Hall thruster", Journal of Applied Physics 131, 103302 (2022)  [DOI]
  4. D. Maddaloni, A. Domínguez-Vázquez, M. Merino & F. Terragni, "Data-driven analysis of oscillations in Hall thruster simulations", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 31, 045026 (2022)  [DOI]
  5. P. Jiménez, M. Merino & E. Ahedo, "Wave propagation and absorption in a helicon plasma thruster and its plume", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 31, 045009 (2022)  [DOI]
  6. F. Cichocki, J. Navarro-Cavallé, A. Modesti & G. Ramírez Vázquez, "Magnetic Nozzle and RPA Simulations vs. Experiments for a Helicon Plasma Thruster Plume", Frontiers in Physics 10, 876684 (2022)  [DOI]
  7. J. Zhou, A. Domínguez-Vázquez, P. Fajardo & E. Ahedo, "Magnetized fluid electron model within a two-dimensional hybrid simulation code for electrodeless plasma thrusters", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 31, 045021 (2022)  [DOI]
  8. I. Adamovich, S. Agarwal, E. Ahedo & col., "The 2022 Plasma Roadmap: low temperature plasma science and technology", Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 55, 373001 (2022)  [DOI]
  9. Y. Zhao, J. Bai, Y. Cao, S. Wu, E. Ahedo, M. Merino & B. Tian, "Plasma-wave interaction in helicon plasmas near the lower hybrid frequency", Chinese Physics B 31, 075203 (2022)  [DOI]
  10. B. Tian, M. Merino, J. Wan, Y. Hu, & Y. Cao, "Investigation of radial heat conduction with 1D self-consistent model in helicon plasmas", Plasma Science and Technology 25, 015401 (2022)  [DOI]

2021

  1. J. Perales-Díaz, F. Cichocki, M. Merino & E. Ahedo, "Formation and neutralization of electric charge and current of an ion thruster plume", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 30, 105023 (2021)  [DOI]
  2. A. Domínguez-Vázquez, F. Cichocki, M. Merino, P. Fajardo & E. Ahedo, "On heavy particle-wall interaction in axixymmetric plasma discharges", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 30, 085004 (2021)  [DOI]
  3. F. Cichocki, A. Domínguez-Vázquez, M. Merino, P. Fajardo & E. Ahedo, "Three-dimensional neutralizer effects on a Hall-effect thruster near plume", Acta Astronáutica 187, (2021)  [DOI]
  4. M. Wijnen, J. Navarro-Cavallé & P. Fajardo, "Mechanically Amplified Milli-Newton Thrust Balance for Direct Thrust Measurements of Electric Thrusters for Space Propulsion", IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement 70, 3505318 (2021)  [DOI]
  5. J. J. Ramos, E. Bello-Benítez & E. Ahedo, "Local analysis of electrostatic modes in a two-fluid E x B plasma", Phys. Plasmas 28, 052115 (2021)  [DOI]
  6. E. Bello-Benítez & E. Ahedo, "Axial–azimuthal, high-frequency modes from global linear-stability model of a Hall thruster", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 30:3, 035003 (2021)  [DOI]
  7. A. Sánchez-Villar, J. Zhou, E. Ahedo & M. Merino, "Coupled plasma transport and electromagnetic wave simulation of an ECR thruster", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 30:4, 045005 (2021)  [DOI]
  8. J. Zhou, G. Sánchez-Arriaga & E. Ahedo, "Time-dependent expansion of a weakly-collisional plasma beam in a paraxial magnetic nozzle", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 30:4, 045009 (2021)  [DOI]
  9. M. Merino, J. Nuez & E. Ahedo, "Fluid-kinetic model of a propulsive magnetic nozzle", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 30:11, 115006 (2021)  [DOI]
  10. A. Marín-Cebrián, A. Dominguez-Vazquez, P. Fajardo & E. Ahedo, "Macroscopic plasma analysis from 1D-radial kinetic results of a Hall thruster discharge", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 30, 115011 (2021)  [DOI]

2020

  1. I.D. Kaganovich, A. Smolyakov, Y. Raitses, E. Ahedo, I.G. Mikellides, B. Jorns, F. Taccogna, R. Gueroult, S. Tsikata, A. Bourdon, J-P. Boeuf, M. Keidar, A.T. Powis, M. Merino, M. Cappelli, K. Hara, J.A. Carlsson, N.J. Fisch, P. Chabert, I. Schweigert, T. Lafleur, K. Matyash, A.V. Khrabrov, R.W. Boswell & A. Fruchtman, "Physics of ExB discharges relevant to plasma propulsion and similar technologies", Physics of Plasmas 27, 120601 (2020)  [DOI]
  2. K. Takahashi, C. Charles, R.W. Boswell, Y. Takao, A. Fruchtman, J. Navarro-Cavallé & M. Merino, "Commentary: On helicon thrusters: Will they ever fly?", Frontiers in Physics 8, 127:103301 (2020)  [DOI]
  3. F. Cichocki, M. Merino & E. Ahedo, "Three-dimensional geomagnetic field effects on a plasma thruster plume expansion", Acta Astronautica 175, 190-203 (2020)  [DOI]
  4. E. Ahedo, S. Correyero, J. Navarro & M. Merino, "Macroscopic and parametric study of a kinetic plasma expansion in a paraxial magnetic nozzle", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 29, 045017 (2020)  [DOI]
  5. M. Merino, P. Fajardo, G. Giono, N. Ivchenko, J-T. Gudmundsson, S. Mazouffre, D. Loubère & K. Dannenmayer, "Collisionless electron cooling in a plasma thruster plume: experimental validation of a kinetic model", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 29, 035029 (2020)  [DOI]

2019

  1. S. Correyero, M. Merino, P.-Q. Elias, J. Jarrige, D. Packan & E. Ahedo, "Characterization of diamagnetism inside an ECR thruster with a diamagnetic loop", Physics of Plasmas 26, 053511 (2019)  [DOI]
  2. S. Correyero, J. Jarrige, D. Packan & E. Ahedo, "Plasma beam characterization along the magnetic nozzle of an ECR thruster", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 28, 095004 (2019)  [DOI]
  3. A. Domínguez-Vázquez, F. Taccogna, P. Fajardo & E. Ahedo, "Parametric study of the radial plasma-wall interaction in a Hall thruster", Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 52, 474003 (2019)  [DOI]
  4. M. Li, M. Merino, E. Ahedo & H. Tang, "On electron boundary conditions in PIC plasma thruster plume simulations", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 28, 034004 (2019)  [DOI]
  5. J. Zhou, D. Pérez-Grande, P. Fajardo & E. Ahedo, "Numerical treatment of a magnetized electron fluid within an electromagnetic plasma thruster code", Submitted to PSST , (2019)  [DOI]
  6. J.J. Ramos, "Normal-mode-based theory of collisionless plasma waves", Journal of Plasma Physics 85, (2019)  [DOI]
  7. G.L. Juste, L. Sánchez de León, E. López-Núñez & P. Fajardo, "Sidewall effects on heat transfer in narrow backward facing step in transitional regime", Journal of Computation and Methodology 76, (2019)  [DOI]

2018

  1. A. Domínguez-Vázquez, F. Cichocki, M. Merino, P. Fajardo & E. Ahedo, "Axisymmetric plasma plume characterization with 2D and 3D particle codes", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 27,104009 (2018)  [DOI]
  2. A. Domínguez-Vázquez, F. Taccogna & E. Ahedo, "Particle modeling of radial electron dynamics in a controlled discharge of a Hall thruster", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 27,064006 (2018)  [DOI]
  3. B. Tian, M. Merino & E. Ahedo, "Two-dimensional plasma-wave interaction in an helicon plasma thruster with magnetic nozzle", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 27,114003 (2018)  [DOI]
  4. F. Cichocki, M. Merino & E. Ahedo, "Spacecraft-plasma-debris interaction in an ion beam shepherd mission", Acta Astronautica 146,216-227 (2018)  [DOI]
  5. J. Ramos, M. Merino & E. Ahedo, "Three dimensional fluid-kinetic model of a magnetically guided plasma jet", Physics of Plasmas 25,061206 (2018)  [DOI]
  6. M. Merino, J. Mauriño & E. Ahedo, "Kinetic electron model for plasma thruster plumes", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 27,035013 (2018)  [DOI]
  7. X. Chen & G. Sanchez-Arriaga, "Current-Voltage and Floating-Potential characteristics of cylindrical emissive probes from a full-kinetic model based on the orbital motion theory", Journal of Physics: Conference Series 958,012001 (2018)  [DOI]
  8. G. Giono, J. Gudmundsson, N. Ivchenko, S. Mazouffre, K. Dannenmayer, L. Popelier, D. Loubere, M. Merino & G. Olentsenko, "Non-Maxwellian Electron Energy Probability Functions in the plume of a SPT-100 Hall thruster", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 27,015006 (2018)  [DOI]
  9. G. Sanchez-Arriaga & X. Chen, "Modeling and performance of electrodynamic low-work-function tethers with photoemission effects", Journal of Propulsion and Power 34,213-220 (2018)  [DOI]

2017

  1. F. Cichocki, A. D. Vázquez, M. Merino & E. Ahedo, "Hybrid 3D model for the interaction of plasma thruster plumes with nearby objects", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 26, 125008 (2017)  [DOI]
  2. F. Cichocki, M. Merino, E. Ahedo, M. Smirnova, A. Mingo & M. Dobkevicius, "Electric Propulsion Subsystem Optimization for “Ion Beam Shepherd” Missions", Journal of Propulsion and Power 33, 370-378 (2017)  [DOI]
  3. M. Merino & E. Ahedo, "Contactless steering of a plasma jet with a 3D magnetic nozzle", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 26, 095001 (2017)  [DOI]

2016

  1. M. Merino & E. Ahedo, "Effect of the plasma-induced magnetic field on a magnetic nozzle", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 25, 045012 (2016)  [DOI]
  2. M. Merino & E. Ahedo, "Fully magnetized plasma flow in a magnetic nozzle", Physics of Plasmas 23, 023506 (2016)  [DOI]
  3. A. Alpatov, F. Cichocki, A. Fokov, S. Khoroshylov, M. Merino & A. Zakrzhevskii, "Determination of the force transmitted by an ion thruster plasma plume to an orbital object", Acta Astronautica 119, 241-251 (2016)  [DOI]

2015

  1. D. Escobar & E. Ahedo, "Global stability analysis of azimuthal oscillations in Hall thrusters", IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science 43, 149-157 (2015)  [DOI]
  2. M. Merino & E. Ahedo, "Influence of Electron and Ion Thermodynamics on the Magnetic Nozzle Plasma Expansion", IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science 43, 244-251 (2015)  [DOI]
  3. M. Merino, F. Cichocki & E. Ahedo, "Collisionless Plasma thruster plume expansion model", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 24, 035006 (2015)  [DOI]
  4. M. M. Sánchez, J. Navarro-Cavallé & E. Ahedo, "Electron cooling and finite potential drop in a magnetized plasma expansion", Physics of Plasmas 22, 053501 (2015)  [DOI]

2014

  1. D. Escobar & E. Ahedo, "Low frequency azimuthal stability of the ionization region of the Hall thruster discharge. I. Local analysis", Physics of Plasmas 21, 043505 (2014)  [DOI]
  2. M. Merino & E. Ahedo, "Plasma detachment in a propulsive magnetic nozzle via ion demagnetization", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 23, 032001 (2014)  [DOI]

2013

  1. C. Bombardelli, H. Urrutxua, M. Merino, J. Peláez & E. Ahedo, "The ion beam shepherd: A new concept for asteroid deflection", Acta Astronautica 90, 98-102 (2013)  [DOI]
  2. E. Ahedo & J. Navarro-Cavallé, "Helicon thruster plasma modeling: Two-dimensional fluid-dynamics and propulsive performances", Physics of Plasmas 20, 043512 (2013)  [DOI]
  3. M. Merino & E. Ahedo, "Two-dimensional quasi-double-layers in two-electron-temperature, current-free plasmas", Physics of Plasmas 20, 023502 (2013)  [DOI]

2012

  1. E. Ahedo & J. J. Ramos, "Supersonic regime of the Hall-magnetohydrodynamics resistive tearing instability", Physics of Plasmas 19, 072519 (2012)  [DOI]
  2. E. Ahedo & M. Merino, "Two-dimensional plasma expansion in a magnetic nozzle: separation due to electron inertia", Physics of Plasmas 19, 083501 (2012)  [DOI]

2011

  1. E. Ahedo, "Double-layer formation and propulsive assessment for a three-species plasma expanding in a magnetic nozzle", Physics of Plasmas 18, 033510 (2011)  [DOI]
  2. E. Ahedo, "Magnetic confinement of a high-density cylindrical plasma", Physics of Plasmas 18, 103506 (2011)  [DOI]
  3. E. Ahedo & M. Merino, "On plasma detachment in propulsive magnetic nozzles", Physics of Plasmas 18, 053504 (2011)  [DOI]
  4. M. Merino & E. Ahedo, "Simulation of plasma flows in divergent magnetic nozzles", IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science 39, 2938-2939 (2011)  [DOI]
  5. M. M. Sánchez & E. Ahedo, "Magnetic mirror effects on a collisionless plasma in a convergent geometry", Physics of Plasmas 18, 033509 (2011)  [DOI]
  6. E. Ahedo, "Plasmas for space propulsion", Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion 53, 124037 (2011)  [DOI]

2010

  1. E. Ahedo & M. Merino, "Two-dimensional supersonic plasma acceleration in a magnetic nozzle", Physics of Plasmas 17, 073501 (2010)  [DOI]
  2. E. Ahedo, R. Santos & F. Parra, "Fulfilment of the kinetic Bohm criterion in a quasineutral particle-in-cell model", Physics of Plasmas 17, 073507 (2010)  [DOI]
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