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Residualplasma Property Control For Hypervelocity Railgun Performance by Ali Ahjyage is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The document discusses techniques for controlling residual plasma in hypervelocity railguns to improve performance beyond 6 km/s. It highlights the issues caused by secondary currents that reduce acceleration and presents experimental approaches, including venting plasma through rails and insulators, to mitigate these effects. The findings indicate that careful management of plasma properties can lead to better railgun efficiency and reduced secondary conduction during launches.

Author

Ali Ahjyage

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EN