Magnetic nozzle plasma thrusters are thought of as the future of space travel. But one problem has hampered their development — plasma detachment. A recent study has shown that spontaneously excited plasma waves help magnetic nozzles overcome the plasma detachment problem, a rare instance of plasma instabilities having a positive effect on engineering.
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Source: ScienceDaily