Global Modeling of N<sub>2</sub>O Discharges: Helicon Plasma Thruster Application

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Global Modeling of N2O Discharges: Helicon Plasma Thruster Application

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Global Modeling of N₂O Discharges: Helicon Plasma Thruster Application