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Making a Super IONIC PLASMA THRUSTER For Flight ! (NEW Design)

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  1. 0:39

    Through extensive research, I realized that the cylindrical model for the ion thruster has a lot of power, so I started testing it

  2. 1:03

    I used a 400 kV high voltage generator for starting

  3. 1:48

    It is really stronger than the linear model, but I needed to make it both lighter and more powerful

  4. 2:09

    I used copper tape instead of wire, but I used a little creativity in cutting it

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extensive

adjective · Intermediate

/ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv/

Large in amount, area, or range.

Example

The storm caused extensive damage across the coastal town.

In this video: Through extensive research, I realized that the cylindrical model for the ion thruster has a lot of power, so I started testing it

generator

noun · Intermediate

/ˈdʒɛnəɹeɪtə(ɹ)/

A machine that produces electricity or another useful output.

Example

A small generator powered the lights during the storm.

In this video: I used a 400 kV high voltage generator for starting

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