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Title:

Hollow Thermionic Emitter

Value Proposition:

A hollow thermionic emitter offers a compact, efficient, and long-life electron source for ion thrusters, enabling reliable plasma generation and extended mission durations in space propulsion systems.

Summary Application:

Hollow thermionic emitters are used in ion thrusters as electron sources for plasma generation and neutralization, enabling efficient, long-duration propulsion in satellites, deep-space missions, and station-keeping applications.

Advantages:

Currently imported and not readily available for strategic or defense applications due to export restrictions. Iindigenous development to ensure self-reliance and mission continuity.

Tech. Readiness Level:
CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute
CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute[CSIR-CEERI]
:  director[at]ceeri[dot]res[dot]in
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:https://www.ceeri.res.in
Industrial Applications: Astronautics [Aerospace] Electronics Components [Electronics]