Table 2 Operating modes—ignition thresholds (phenomenon of electron circulation).

From: Starting modes of multidirectional electrodeless plasma thruster with closed ring-shaped gas discharge chamber

Parameters

Mode 2.1

Mode 2.2

Mode 2.3

Magnetic fields configuration

North–North

North–South

South–South

\(\:{I}_{tor}\), A

0

\(\:{I}_{coil}\), A

5

Openings configuration

1, 2—open, 3—closed

Gas

Kr