Effects of applied magnetic fields on the performance of magnetoplasmadynamic thrusters

Key Points

• Enhanced thrust efficiency is observed under specific applied magnetic field conditions, indicating better performance.
• Key evidence shows that thrust efficiency increased by 20% when specific magnetic field strengths were applied.
• Analysis of magnetoplasmadynamic thrusters under diverse magnetic field configurations highlights their performance changes.
• Findings support the potential for optimizing thruster designs using magnetic field applications in propulsion.