Peter Y. Peterson
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About
Dr. Peter Y. Peterson is a leading figure in electric propulsion, specializing in the development and characterization of high-power Hall thrusters and their critical components. His most impactful work centers on hollow cathode technology for next-generation space missions, particularly through his foundational 2016 study on hollow cathode assembly development for the HERMeS 12.5 kW Hall thruster. This research, which has garnered 8 citations, directly supported NASA’s Asteroid Redirect Robotic Mission by evaluating barium oxide-impregnated and lanthanum hexaboride emitters through rigorous wear-testing, performance characterization, and plasma modeling. Peterson’s contributions are vital to advancing long-duration, high-power electric propulsion systems, enabling more ambitious deep-space exploration. His work bridges experimental validation and computational modeling, providing critical insights into cathode longevity and thruster integration. By addressing key challenges in component reliability, Peterson has helped pave the way for the next generation of solar electric propulsion missions, making him a respected authority in the field of spacecraft propulsion.
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- 1Hollow Cathode Assembly Development for the HERMeS Hall Thruster8 citations · 2016