Plasma Thrusters



Jack Cecil (ME)
Christos Potamianos (ME)




Advised by Professor Kamau Wright



Plasma forms under high voltage by breaking down gas molecules into ions and electrons. We are designing a rig to facilitate plasma discharges that generate a propulsive thrust force through atmospheric air. Our plasma thruster rig allows students to collect air velocity and voltage data points in a classroom environment helping students connect plasma engineering with mechanical engineering concepts.




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