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阳极层霍尔推力器内坡印亭矢量与能量转换机制研究

Investigation of Poynting Vector and Energy Conversion Mechanisms in Anode Layer Hall Thrusters

  • 摘要: 本文采用三维粒子云网格−蒙特卡洛碰撞(PIC/MCC)算法,从轴向和径向空间维度,分析稳态时坡印亭矢量分布对阳极层霍尔推力器能量转换过程的影响机制。坡印亭矢量场强在轴向空间具有梯度分布特征,呈现显著的空间非均匀性。通过径向空间的相关性分析发现,电子能量的累积过程不仅受电磁场直接加速的影响,还涉及多种非线性能量传输机制。坡印亭矢量场强通过调控电子漂移速度影响离子密度分布,最终形成空间上连续但存在特征延迟的能量级联现象。等离子体能量与坡印亭矢量强度之间存在非线性关系,由此将能量传输过程划分为能量积累、能量饱和以及输运稳定三个阶段。能量转换效率随坡印亭矢量场强增高表现出先升后降的变化趋势,在坡印亭矢量中等强度区间,能量转换效率达到最高,实现了最优能量传输状态。故而未来优化推力器性能时应重点关注坡印亭矢量中等强度区域的能量利用情况,同时抑制高场区的能量损失,为推力器内电磁场位形的优化设计提供合理配置建议。

     

    Abstract: This study utilizes three-dimensional Particle-in-Cell and Monte Carlo Collision (PIC/MCC) simulations to analyze how Poynting vector distributions influence energy conversion processes in the anode layer Hall thruster, considering both axial and radial spatial dimensions under steady-state conditions. The Poynting vector field intensity exhibits gradient distribution characteristics along the axial direction, demonstrating pronounced spatial inhomogeneity. Correlation analysis in the radial dimension reveals that electron energy accumulation is not solely governed by direct electromagnetic acceleration but also involves multiple nonlinear energy transport mechanisms. The strong correlation between ion density, ion energy, and Poynting vector field intensity demonstrates significant synergistic effects between energy transport and ion generation processes. The Poynting vector field intensity modulates electron drift velocity to influence ion density distribution, ultimately resulting in spatially continuous but characteristically delayed energy cascade phenomena. A nonlinear dependency exists between plasma energy and Poynting vector intensity, with the energy transfer process divisible into three phases: energy accumulation, energy saturation, and stable transport. Energy conversion efficiency exhibits an initial increase followed by a decrease as the Poynting vector intensity increases. Optimal energy transfer efficiency is achieved in the moderate intensity range. Therefore, thruster performance optimization should prioritize energy utilization in the moderate Poynting vector intensity region while suppressing energy losses in high-field areas. These findings provide rational configuration recommendations for optimizing the electromagnetic field topology within the thruster, ultimately enhancing overall thruster performance.

     

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