Professor Christine Charles

Charles, Christine profile
Position Professor
Department Nuclear Physics & Accelerator Applications
Research group Space plasma power and propulsion group
Office phone (02) 612 58068
Email
Office Oliphant 3 21

Publications

Book chapter

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Nanotechnology, Plasma, Hydrogen from Artificial Photosynthesis, and Fuel cells: Powering the Developing World to the Sustainocene
Nanotechnology Toward the Sustainocene
Pan Stanford Publishing, Singapore (2015) 241-257

Children of the stars, plasma is the fourth state of matter
Light & Matter
University of Sydney, Australia (2011) 27-41.

(2 publications)

Journal article

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Data processing techniques for ion and electron-energy distribution functions
Physics of Plasmas 30, 4()
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Effects of magnetic nozzle strength and orientation on radio-frequency plasma expansion
Plasma Sources Science and Technology 32, 7()
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Helicon waves in a converging-diverging magnetoplasma
Plasma Sources Science and Technology 32, 11()
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Magnetic Nozzle Radiofrequency Plasma Systems for Space Propulsion, Industry, and Fusion Plasmas
Plasma and Fusion Research 18() 10
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Characterization of a new variable magnetic field linear plasma device
Physics of Plasmas 28, 12() 1-12
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"BepiColombo: A Platform for Improving Modeling of ElectricPropulsion-Spacecraft Interactions"
Frontiers in Space Technologies 2()
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The INSPIRE-2 CubeSat for the QB50 Project
Space Science Reviews 216, 40() 1-31
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High-temperature hypersonic Laval nozzle for non-LTE cavity ringdown spectroscopy
Journal of Chemical Physics 152, 13() 1-13
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Thermodynamic Analogy for Electrons Interacting with a Magnetic Nozzle
Physical Review Letters 125, 16() 1-5
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Field-aligned Boltzmann electric triple layer in a low-pressure expanding plasma
Plasma Sources Science and Technology 28, 6() 1-5
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Non-local plasma generation in a magnetic nozzle
Physics of Plasmas 26, 7() 1-9
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Spatio-temporal plasma heating mechanisms in a radio frequency electrothermal microthruster
Plasma Sources Science and Technology 27, 8() 17
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Performance modelling of plasma microthruster nozzles in vacuum
Journal of Applied Physics 123, 17() 1-15
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Space micropropulsion systems for Cubesats and small satellites: From proximate targets to furthermost frontiers
Applied Physics Reviews 5, 1() 1-36
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An integrated RF power delivery and plasma micro-thruster system for nano-satellites
Frontiers in Physics 6, 115() 1-9
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Adiabatic Expansion of Electron Gas in a Magnetic Nozzle
Physical Review Letters 120, 4() 5
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Microplasma Array Patterning of Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species onto Polystyrene
Physics of Plasmas 5() 1-12
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High temperature electrons exhausted from rf plasma sources along a magnetic nozzle
AIP Conference Proceedings 24() 5
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A Short Review of Experimental and Computational Diagnostics for Radiofrequency Plasma Micro-thrusters
Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing 36, 1() 29-44
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Plasma Catalytic Synthesis of Ammonia Using Functionalized-Carbon Coatings in an Atmospheric-Pressure Non-equilibrium Discharge
Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing 36, 4() 917-940
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How plasma induced oxidation, oxygenation, and de-oxygenation influences viability of skin cells
Applied Physics Letters 109, 20() 203701
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Collisionless expansion of pulsed radio frequency plasmas. I. Front formation
Physics of Plasmas 23, 1() 1-11
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Collisionless expansion of pulsed radio frequency plasmas. II. Parameter study
Physics of Plasmas 23, 1() 1-8
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Approximants to the Tonks-Langmuir theory for a collisionless annular plasma
Physical Review E-Statistical, Nonlinear and Soft Matter Physics 92, 6() 63103-63103
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Phase resolved imaging of a repetitive extrusion of hydrogen plasma from a hollow cathode source
IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science 42, 10() 2834-2835
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Plume characteristics of an electrothermal plasma microthruster
IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science 42, 10() 2728-2729
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Collisionless expansion of pulsed rf plasmas
Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 47, 5() 1-7
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Effect of magnetic and physical nozzles on plasma thruster performance
Plasma Sources Science and Technology 23, 4() 044004/1-9
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Variable frequency matching to a radiofrequency source immersed in vacuum
Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 46, 36() 365203
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Nanosecond optical imaging spectroscopy of an electrothermal radiofrequency plasma thruster plume
Applied Physics Letters 103, 12() 124103
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Surface discharge plasma actuator driven by a pulsed 13.56 MHz-5 kHz voltage waveform
Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 46, 40() 405201
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Induced Flow and Optical Emission Generated by a Pulsed 13.56 MHz-5 kHz Plasma Actuator
IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science 41, 12() 3275-3278
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Spatial evolution of EEPFs in a millimetre scale radio frequency argon plume
Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 46, 36() 365202
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Interactions between arrayed hollow cathodes
Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 46, 14() 9
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Defining plasma polymerization: New insight into what we should be measuring
ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces 5, 12() 5387-5391
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Performance improvement of a permanent magnet helicon plasma thruster
Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 46, 35() 352001
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Measurement and modelling of a radiofrequency micro-thruster
Plasma Sources Science and Technology 21, 2() 022002
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Investigation of radiofrequency plasma sources for space travel
Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion 54, 12() 1-7
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Axial force imparted by a conical radiofrequency magneto-plasma thruster
Applied Physics Letters 100, 11() 113504
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A magnetic nozzle calculation of the force on a plasma
Physics of Plasmas 19, 3() 033507
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One step multifunctional micropatterning of surfaces using asymmetric glow discharge plasma polymerization
Chemical Communications 48, 13() 1907-1909
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Current-Free Double Layer in Magnetically Expanding RF Plasmas
Journal of Plasma and Fusion Research 88, 4() 220-227
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Axial force imparted by a current-free magnetically expanding plasma
Physics of Plasmas 19, 8() 083509
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Plasma Expansion From a Radio Frequency Microdischarge
IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science 39, 11() 2512-2513
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Ion-Current Downstream of a Carbon Dioxide Helicon Double Layer
IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science 39, 11() 2446-2447
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Three-Dimensional Magnetic Field Mapping of the Magnetically Steered Helicon Double-Layer Thruster
IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science 39, 11() 2460-2461
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Propagation Structure of a 13.56-MHz Asymmetric Surface Barrier Discharge Plasma in Atmospheric-Pressure Air
IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science 39, 11() 2082-2083
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Plasma propagation of a 13.56 MHz asymmetric surface barrier discharge in atmospheric pressure air
Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 44, 20() 8
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Microarcing in a Helicon Plasma Reactor
IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science 39, 8() 1652-1659
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Performance characterization of a helicon double layer thruster using direct thrust measurements
Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 44, 23() 5
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Low temperature growth of nanocrystalline TiO2 films with Ar/O2 low-field helicon plasma
Surface and Coatings Technology 205, 15() 3939-3946
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Direct thrust measurement of a permanent magnet helicon double layer thruster
Applied Physics Letters 98, 14() 141503 -1/3
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Mode Transitions in the Helicon Double-Layer Thruster Prototype Operating in Xenon
IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science 39, 11() 2468-2469
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Experimental investigation of a conical helicon double layer thruster arrangement
Plasma Sources Science and Technology 19, 4() 045003 9
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Magnetic Ion Beam Deflection in the Helicon Double-Layer Thruster
Journal of Propulsion and Power 26, 5() 1045-1052
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Characterization of the temperature of free electrons diffusing from a magnetically expanding current-free double layer plasma
Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 43, 16() 162001 4
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Anomalous Diffusion Mediated by Atom Deposition into a Porous Substrate
Physical Review Letters 012, 4 (2009)() 045901 - 4
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Effect of Nafion and platinum content in a catalyst layer processed in a radio frequency helicon plasma system
Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 42, 045207 () 9

Plasmas for spacecraft propulsion
Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 42, 163001 () 18
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Carbon/platinum nanotextured films produced by plasma sputtering
Carbon 47() 209-214
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Transport of energetic electrons in a magnetically expanding helicon double layer plasma
Applied Physics Letters 94, 191503() 3
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High density mode in xenon produced by a Helicon Double Layer Thruster
Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 42, 24() 245201 9
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Double layer in an expanding plasma: Simultaneous upstream and downstream measurements
Physics of Plasmas 15() 102113-1 - 102113-6
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Deposition of platinum catalyst by plasma sputtering for fuel cells: 3D simulation and experiments
Plasma Sources Science and Technology 17() 035028 1-17
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Operating the Helicon Double Layer Thruster in a Space Simulation Chamber
IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science 36, 4() 1196-1197
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Magnetic steering of a helicon double layer thruster
Applied Physics Letters 93() 201501-1 - 201501-3
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An experimental investigation of alternative propellants for the helicon double layer thruster
Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 41() 175213 - 1-6
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Three-Dimensional Mapping of Ion Density in a Double-Layer Helicon Plasma
IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science 36, 4() 1386-1387
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Xenon Ion Beam Detachment From a Helicon Double Layer Thruster
IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science 36, 4() 1194-1195
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TCP Plasma Sputtering of Nanostructured Fuel Cell Electrodes
IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science 36, 4() 872-873
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Plasma based platinum nanoaggregates deposited on carbon nanofibers improve fuel cell efficiency
Applied Physics Letters 90, 22() 223119 1-3

A review of recent laboratory double layer experiments
Plasma Sources Science and Technology 16() R1-R25
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Low energy plasma treatment of a proton exchange membrane used for low temperature fuel cells
Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion 49, 2007() A73-A79
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Low energy plasma treatment of Nafion membranes for PEM fuel cells
Journal of Power Sources 165() 41-48
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Measurement of the energy distribution of trapped and free electrons in a current-free double layer
Physics of Plasmas 14() 114503 1-4
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Upstream Ionization Instability Associated with a Current-Free Double Layer
Physical Review Letters 97, 7() 075003-1-4
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The current-free electric double layer in a coronal magnetic funnel
The Astrophysical Journal 640() L199-L202
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Solid polymer fuel cell synthesis by low pressure plasmas: a short review
European Physical Journal - Applied Physics 34() 151-156
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Solid Polymer Fuel Cell synthesis by low pressure plasmas: A short review
European Physical Journal - Applied Physics 34() 151-156
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Xenon ion beam characterization in a helicon double layer thruster
Applied Physics Letters 89, 26() 261503-1-3
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Ion Detachment in the Helicon Double-Layer Thruster Exhaust Beam
Journal of Propulsion and Power 22, 1() 24-30
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Theory for Formation of a Low-Pressure, Current-Free Double Layer
Physical Review Letters 97, 4() 045003-1-4
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A theory for formation of a low pressure, current-free double layer
Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 39, 15() 3294-3304
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Fluctuation in a Helicon Plasma with Additional Immersed Antenna
IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science 33, 2() 360-361
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Grounded Radio-frequency Electrodes in Contact with High Density Plasmas
Physics of Plasmas 12, 103505() 1-7
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Thickness-dependent Stress in Plasma-deposited Silicon Dioxide Films
Journal of Applied Physics 97, 8() 084912-1-7
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Deposition and Diffusion of Platinum Nanoparticles in Porous Carbon Assisted by Plasma Sputtering
Surface and Coatings Technology 200, 1-4() 391-394
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Deposition and diffusion of platinum nanoparticles in porous carbon assisted by plasma sputtering
Surface and Coatings Technology 200() 391-394
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The ion velocity distribution function in a current-free double layer
Physics of Plasmas 12, 093502() 1-7
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Deep Dry-etch of Silica in a Helicon Plasma Etcher for Optical Waveguide Fabrication
Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A 23, 1() 146-150
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One-dimensional Simulation of an Ion Beam Generated by a Current-free Double-layer
IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science 33, 2() 334-335
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The effect of phase difference between powered electrodes on RF plasmas
Plasma Sources Science and Technology 14() 407-411
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Observations of ion-beam formation in a current-free doublelayer
Physical Review Letters 95, 025004() 1-4
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Experimental evidence of a double layer in a large volume helicon reactor
Physical Review Letters 95, 205002() 1-4
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Micro-arcing instability in RF PECVD plasma system
Surface and Coatings Technology 198() 379-383
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Helicon plasma with additional immersed antenna
Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 37, 9() 1334-41
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Experimental evidence of parametric decay processes in the variable specific impulse magnetoplasma rocket (VASIMR) helicon plasma source
Physics of Plasmas 11, 11() 5125-9
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Plasma sputtering deposition of platinum into porous fuel cell electrodes
Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 37() 3419-23
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Micro-arcing instability in radio frequency plasmas
Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 37() 2871-2875
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Sputtering Effects in a Helicon Plasma with an Additional Immersed Antenna
Plasma Sources Science and Technology 12, 1() 85-88
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Hydrogen Contamination in Ge-doped SiO2 Thin Films Prepared by Helicon Activated Reactive Evaporation
Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A 21, 3() 792-796
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Breakdown Behavior in Radio-frequency Argon Discharges
Physics of Plasmas 10, 3() 875-881

Effects of Cross Field Diffusion in a Low Pressure High Density Oxygen/Silane Plasma
Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A 20, 4() 1275-1283

Role of Ions in SiO2 Deposition with Pulsed and Continuous Helicon Plasmas
Pure and Applied Chemistry 74, 3() 401-405
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Plasma Synthesis of Catalytic Thin Films
Pure and Applied Chemistry 74, 3() 471-474
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To Mars and beyond: The Australian plasma thruster
Australian Physics 39, 6() 186-188
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Growth of supported metallic ultrathin films deposited by plasma sputtering
Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A 2, 2000() 35-57
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Absolute measurements and modeling of radio frequency electric fields using a retarding field energy analyzer
Physics of Plasmas 7, 12() 5232-5241
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Electrical characterization of a dc secondary discharge created during plasma sputtering deposition of palladium thin films
Plasma Sources Science and Technology 9, 2000() 176-182
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Absolute measurements of rf fields using a retarding field energy analyzer
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering () 228-
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Overview of Probe Diagnostics on the H-1 Heliac
Review of Scientific Instruments 70, 1() 476-479
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Overview of probe diagnostics on the H-1 heliac
Review of Scientific Instruments 70, 1 II() 476-479
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Stress reduction in silicon dioxide layers by pulsing an oxygen/silane helicon diffusion plasma
Journal of Applied Physics 84, 1() 350-354
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Enhanced deposition rates in plasma sputter deposition
Plasma Sources Science and Technology 7, 3() 245-251
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Pulsing a low pressure radiofrequency discharge
JSME International Journal, Series B: Fluids and Thermal Engineering 41, 2() 424-428

(208 publications)

Conference paper

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Preliminary Measurements of a Magnetic Steering System for RF Plasma Thruster Applications
AIAA Propulsion and Energy 2021 Forum ?, ?()
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Revisiting the thermodynamics of collisionless plasma expansion in solar magnetic funnels
68th International Astronautical Congress: Unlocking Imagination, Fostering Innovation and Strengthening Security, IAC 2017 ?, ?() 4306-4309
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The pocket rocket electro-thermal plasma thruster for 'CubeSat' nano-satellites
68th International Astronautical Congress: Unlocking Imagination, Fostering Innovation and Strengthening Security, IAC 2017 ?, ?() 9035-9039
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A compact RF power inverter with reduced EMI for a CubeSat electrothermal micro-Thruster
18th IEEE Workshop on Control and Modeling for Power Electronics, COMPEL 2017 ?, ?() 6
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Structurally supportive RF power inverter for a CubeSat electrothermal plasma micro-thruster with PCB inductors
32nd Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2017 ?, ?() 2141-2145
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Laboratory demonstration of space debris removal by a bi-directional helicon plasma thruster
68th International Astronautical Congress: Unlocking Imagination, Fostering Innovation and Strengthening Security, IAC 2017 ?, ?() 3709-3715
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Optical Losses in Silica Rib Waveguides Deposited by HARE-PECVD on Silicon Substrate
Australian Conference on Optical Fibre Technology (ACOFT 2005) ?, ?() 303-305
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Reduction of the Sidewall Roughness of Silica Optical Waveguides
Australian Conference on Optical Fibre Technology (ACOFT 2005) ?, ?() 472-474
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OH Absorption Peak on Silica Planar Waveguide Deposited by HARE-PECVD
Australian Conference on Optical Fibre Technology (ACOFT 2004) ?, ?() ACOFT-PO4-1-3
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Dry Etching of SiO2 Thin Films for Optical Waveguide Fabrication
Australian Conference on Optical Fibre Technology (ACOFT 2004) ?, ?() ACOFT-PO19-1-3
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Geometry Effects upon the Transmission Loss in Optical Rib Waveguides Fabricated using Chemical Etching
COIN and Australian Conference on Optical Fibre Technology (COIN/ACOFT 2003) ?, ?() 748-751
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Stress and Mode Characterisation of Helicon Activated Reactive Evaporation Films and Rib Waveguides
Australian Conference on Optical Fibre Technology (ACOFT 2002) ?, ?() 15-18
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Ge-Doped Silica Optical Waveguide Fabrication by HARE-PED
Australian Conference on Optical Fibre Technology (ACOFT 2002) ?, ?() 50-52
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Reactive Evaporated Ge-SiO2 Thin Films for Planar Waveguide Application
Australian Conference on Optical Fibre Technology (ACOFT 2002) ?, ?() 68-71

(14 publications)

Journal short contribution

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Commentary: On helicon thrusters: Will they ever fly?
Frontiers in Physics 8, 277() 1-3

(2 publications)

Journal article (non-refereed)


Plasma propulsion
Australian Physics 45, 6() 196-198

(1 publications)