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The Lithium Space Accelerator
Dan Lev
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
This image shows the Lithium Lorentz Force Accelerator as seen in one of the recent experiments investigating the acceleration mechanisms of such a thruster. The curved applied magnetic field dictates the plasma flow's path to create a spectacular and colorful plasma plume.