Solid Cathode Details TRIZ Cases
- Thermionic Converter Plasma Pulsing for Low-Temperature Operation
Pulsed argon or xenon plasma in a hermetic thermionic converter cuts arc drop and cesium ion flux, enabling more efficient lower-temperature operation.
- Ion Pump Startup Pulsing to Limit Plasma Formation
Pulsed startup voltage alternates anode-cathode potential to suppress intense plasma, cut heat loss, and start ion pumps at higher pressure.