Is plasma jet engine possible?
Is plasma jet engine possible? Now researchers have created a prototype thruster capable of generating plasma jets with propulsive forces comparable to those from conventional jet engines, using only air and electricity. How does plasma thruster work? The thruster works by creating high-current electric arc between the two electrodes. The cathode heats up, emitting electrons that collide with the propellant gas to produce plasma. The current running through the cathode back to the power supply induces a magnetic field. Can plasma be used as rocket fuel? The 'electric vehicles' of space Plasma rockets are a modern technology that transforms fuel...