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• 半導体プロセス用容量結合型プラズマ源の粒子計算モデル(PIC-MCC)構築

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• 磁気ノズルによるプラズマ加速

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• マイクロ波放電式マイクロイオン推進機の粒子計算モデル(PIC-MCC)構築

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• 誘導結合型プラズマ源を用いた静電加速型マイクロイオン推進機の研究開発

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• イオン液体を利用したエレクトロスプレー式マイクロスラスタの研究開発

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Books 【 display / non-display 】

Books 【 display / non-display 】

• 宇宙ビジネス参入の留意点と求められる新技術、新材料

  技術情報協会（編集）（ Role： Contributor ,  第5章 第9節）

  技術情報協会  （ ISBN:978-4-86104-792-3 ）

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  Total pages：478   Responsible for pages：pp. 337-345   Language：Japanese Book type：Scholarly book

• プラズマプロセス技術 ナノ材料作製・加工のためのアトムテクノロジ

  プラズマ核融合学会 (編集) （ Role： Contributor ,  第4章）

  森北出版  （ ISBN:9784627775619 ）

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  Language：Japanese Book type：Scholarly book

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• Development of a Miniature Electrothermal Thruster Using Microwave-Excited Microplasmas for Ultra Small Satellites

  Y. Takao

  2007.3

  Doctoral Thesis   Single Work    [Reviewed]

• 超小型推進機のためのマイクロプラズマ源とマイクロノズル流れの解析

  鷹尾　祥典

  2004.3

  Master Thesis   Single Work  

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  京都大学大学院 工学研究科 航空宇宙工学専攻
  超小型人工衛星の軌道・姿勢制御を用途としたマイクロ波励起マイクロプラズマスラスタを対象に、数値計算による性能見積もりを行った。解析にはマイクロプラズマ源とマイクロノズル流れを分けて行い、前者には体積平均モデルとマクスウェル方程式を利用し、後者には2温度モデルに基づくナビエ・ストークス方程式を利用した。分散関係式との比較により表面波の伝播を確認し、また、境界層が支配的なことから、ノズルの全長を短くすることが性能向上に望ましいと分かった。
  

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• Magnetic field configuration effects on a miniature DC ion thruster with an inverted potential structure

  Yoshinori Tanaka and Yoshinori Takao

  Acta Astronautica   219   243 - 249   2024.3  [Reviewed]

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• Emission measurements and in-situ observation of ionic liquid electrospray thrusters with longitudinally grooved emitters

  Koki Matshukawa, Yuiko Nakashima, Momoko Naemura, and Yoshinori Takao

  Journal of Electric Propulsion   2   23 (28pp)   2023.10  [Reviewed]

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• Magnetic Nozzle Radiofrequency Plasma Systems for Space Propulsion, Industry, and Fusion Plasmas*)

  Takahashi Kazunori, Charles Christine, Boswell Rod W., Emoto Kazuma, Takao Yoshinori, Hara Shiro, N … Show more authors

  PLASMA AND FUSION RESEARCH   18 ( 0 )   2501050 - 2501050   2023.6  [Reviewed]

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  <p>Low-pressure radiofrequency (rf) plasma sources have been widely used in various fields. When static magnetic fields are applied to these sources, a diverging magnetic field configuration known as a magnetic nozzle forms downstream of the source and interesting phenomena are observed. Such structures are frequently observed in space, e.g., the surface of the Sun and the geomagnetic fields. Here, the studies performed by the authors over the last decade on the fundamental plasma physics, the space plasma propulsion, the industrial plasma technology, and the radiofrequency ion source, are briefly overviewed. The design of sources based on the type of application is an important issue. Integrating a rf plasma source into a system often requires a compact and automatically controlled system, as presented here. Herein, interaction between the low-temperature plasmas and the hot fusion plasmas is sometimes mentioned in terms of “<i>Plasma Apparatus</i>.”</p>

• Fabrication and Demonstration of SU-8 Based Emitter Arrays for Ionic Liquid Electrospray Thrusters

  SHINGU Takumi, NAGAO Masayoshi, MURAKAMI Katsuhisa, MURATA Hiromasa, KHUMPUANG Sommawan, HARA Shiro … Show more authors

  Journal of Evolving Space Activities   1   30   2023.4  [Reviewed]

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  <p>A high-density emitter array for ionic liquid electrospray thrusters is fabricated using a fabrication process for field emitter arrays. SU-8 photoresist is employed as the inter-electrode material. The distance between the emitter and the extractor electrodes was about 10 µm, enough for about 1-kV application between the electrodes. Adequate thrust and specific impulse can be obtained without an accelerator electrode, resulting in a simple propulsion system. Optimal parameters for the photolithography of SU-8 are determined. The fabricated emitter array had a tip diameter of about 1 µm and an emitter density 200 times higher than conventional emitter arrays. A preliminary experiment for ion emissions showed a negative current of −79 nA at 800 V using a 4 × 4 emitter array in an area of 100 µm square, resulting in approximately twice as much current density as a conventional type.</p>

• Design and Fabrication of Ionic Liquid Electrospray Thruster with Two-Stage Electrodes

  NISHIMURA Akane, KATSUTA Hirohide, TAKAO Yoshinori, TSUCHIYA Toshiyuki

  Journal of Evolving Space Activities   1 ( 0 )   n/a   2023.3  [Reviewed]

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  <p>An ionic liquid electrospray thruster (ILEST) is expected as a propulsion system to control nano-spacecraft attitude and orbit in space. To produce high thrust, we propose a two-stage electrodes thruster which has an accelerator in addition to an extractor. We fabricated emitters on a silicon wafer and the two-stage electrodes on a glass substrate with through holes using microfabrication technologies. We confirmed that the fabricated ILEST emitted ions or droplets from the silicon emitters at near 2.0 kV. The maximum current in single-stage operation was -570 µA at 3.0 kV. With two-stage operation using the accelerator, ion emission happens at high voltage without conduction between the extractor and the accelerator. The results show the advantage of the fabricated two-stage electrodes. Currently, extracted ions were captured mostly at the extractor because of the poor alignment of the emitter silicon chip to the jig.</p>

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• Microthrusters indispensable for nano/microsatellites that will lead the next-generation space industry

  TAKAO Yoshinori

  Oyo Buturi   90 ( 5 )   298 - 302   2021.5  [Reviewed]  [Invited]

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  Language：Japanese   Publishing type：Article, review, commentary, editorial, etc. (scientific journal)   Publisher：The Japan Society of Applied Physics   Single Work  

  <p>In recent years, many nano/microsatellites have been launched in space for various applications in near-earth orbit, and they are now used even for deep-space exploration. The situation naturally requires a micropropulsion system or microthruster. It is expected that electric propulsion will play an important role in achieving the required velocity increment (⊿<i>v</i>) because nano/microsatellites have strict constraints on space and weight. In this paper, we focus on two types of microthrusters, an ion engine and an electrospray thruster, which obtain thrust by electrostatically accelerating ions, and describe their characteristics, current results, and some issues. We also introduce electron sources, which do not directly contribute to thrust but are essential components.</p><p>In recent years, many nano/microsatellites have been launched in space for various applications in near-earth orbit, and they are now used even for deep-space exploration. The situation naturally requires a micropropulsion system or microthruster. It is expected that electric propulsion will play an important role in achieving the required velocity increment (⊿<i>v</i>) because nano/microsatellites have strict constraints on space and weight. In this paper, we focus on two types of microthrusters, an ion engine and an electrospray thruster, which obtain thrust by electrostatically accelerating ions, and describe their characteristics, current results, and some issues. We also introduce electron sources, which do not directly contribute to thrust but are essential components.</p>

  Other Link： https://ci.nii.ac.jp/naid/130008034658

• イオンエンジン

  鷹尾 祥典

  油空圧技術   59 ( 9 )   12 - 18   2020.9

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  Language：Japanese   Publishing type：Article, review, commentary, editorial, etc. (trade magazine, newspaper, online media)   Publisher：日本工業出版   Single Work  

  Other Link： https://www.nikko-pb.co.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=4897

• Current status of a magnetic nozzle RF plasma thruster

  TAKAHASHI Kazunori, CHARLES Christine, BOSWELL Rod, TAKAO Yoshinori, ANDO Akira

  Space Solar Power Systems   5 ( 0 )   14 - 17   2020.2

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  <p>  The magnetic nozzle RF plasma thruster simply consists of a radiofrequency (RF) discharge and a magnetic nozzle. The high density plasma produced by inductively-coupled and/or helicon-wave-coupled discharge is transported along the axial magnetic field lines to the open source exit; the spontaneous plasma acceleration and momentum conversion processes seem to contribute to enhance the thrust generation. Current status of the studies on the fundamental physics and the performance improvement will be shown here.</p><p>  The magnetic nozzle RF plasma thruster simply consists of a radiofrequency (RF) discharge and a magnetic nozzle. The high density plasma produced by inductively-coupled and/or helicon-wave-coupled discharge is transported along the axial magnetic field lines to the open source exit; the spontaneous plasma acceleration and momentum conversion processes seem to contribute to enhance the thrust generation. Current status of the studies on the fundamental physics and the performance improvement will be shown here.</p>

  Other Link： https://ci.nii.ac.jp/naid/130007799145

• Discussion for Orbital Transfer Vehicle Using Electric Propulsion

  FUNAKI Ikkoh, NAKANO Masakatsu, KOMURASAKI Kimiya, TAKAO Yoshinori, YOKOTA Shigeru, CHO Shinatora, … Show more authors

  Space Solar Power Systems   5 ( 0 )   1 - 2   2020.2

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  <p>  A panel discussion was held to discuss the technical challenges in orbital transfer vehicle (OTV) development using electric propulsion. Electric propulsion is advantageous in the transportation of SSPS if the solar array panel in the payload can be used in the OTV. Argon is the candidate for the propellant, and the technical issues for the development of high-power argon-propellant thruster are discussed. The collaboration with the ground launch vehicle is indispensable to attain the SSPS, in addition to the cross-field collaboration for the optimization of the OTV. The necessity of technology demonstration missions and technical roadmap is reconfirmed to promote the collaboration among the researchers.</p><p>  A panel discussion was held to discuss the technical challenges in orbital transfer vehicle (OTV) development using electric propulsion. Electric propulsion is advantageous in the transportation of SSPS if the solar array panel in the payload can be used in the OTV. Argon is the candidate for the propellant, and the technical issues for the development of high-power argon-propellant thruster are discussed. The collaboration with the ground launch vehicle is indispensable to attain the SSPS, in addition to the cross-field collaboration for the optimization of the OTV. The necessity of technology demonstration missions and technical roadmap is reconfirmed to promote the collaboration among the researchers.</p>

  Other Link： https://ci.nii.ac.jp/naid/130007799144

• Research and Development of Ultra-Small High-Thrust-Density Electrospray Thrusters

  Yoshinori TAKAO, Toshiyuki TSUCHIYA, Masayoshi NAGAO, Katsuhisa MURAKAMI

  Aeronautical and Space Sciences Japan   67 ( 1 )   5 - 11   2019.1  [Reviewed]  [Invited]

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• イオン源

  鷹尾祥典，長尾昌善，村上勝久

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  Application no：2017-197041  Date applied：2017.10.10

  Patent/Registration no：6927493  Date issued：2021.8.10

  Country of applicant：Domestic  

Awards 【 display / non-display 】

Awards 【 display / non-display 】

• The 78th JSAP Autumn Meeting 2017, Poster Award

  2017.10   Japan Society of Applied Physics(JSAP)   Fabrication of electrospray thrusters using Minimum System

  Individual or group name of awards：Masayoshi Nagao,Naoki Inoue,Yoshinori Takao,Nariyuki Tasumi,Katsuhisa Murakami,Sommawan Khumpang,Shiro Hara

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research 【 display / non-display 】

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research 【 display / non-display 】

• 大電力磁気ノズルプラズマ推進機の総合研究

  Grant number：23H05442  2023.4 - 2028.3

  Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research(S)

  Investigator(s)：高橋 和貴

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• 効率と安定性のトレードオフ限界を超える超小型直流放電の実現とイオン推進機への応用

  Grant number：22K18855  2022.6 - 2025.3

  Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Research (Exploratory)

  Investigator(s)：鷹尾 祥典

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• 微小電極間エレクトロスプレー現象解明による超小型宇宙推進機の多用途化

  Grant number：21H01530  2021.4 - 2024.3

  科学研究費補助金  Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research(B)

  Investigator(s)：鷹尾 祥典

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• 高密度イオン推進機のデジタルツイン創成と電子異常輸送制御法の確立

  2020.4 - 2024.3

  科学研究費補助金  Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research(B)

  Investigator(s)：川嶋 嶺

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• 磁気ノズル中のプラズマ運動量輸送とディタッチメント

  2019.4 - 2023.3

  科学研究費補助金  Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research(A)

  Investigator(s)：高橋 和貴

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• 将来深宇宙探査に向けた革新的超小型推進システム技術実証RG

  2023.6 - 2024.2

  2023年度宇宙工学委員会戦略的開発研究費

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• 将来深宇宙探査に向けた革新的超小型推進システム技術実証RG

  2022.7 - 2023.2

  2022年度宇宙工学委員会戦略的開発研究費

• 90%超の効率を維持した推力可変な宇宙推進機

  Grant number：JPMJFR2129  2022.4 - 2025.3

  Japan Science and Technology Agency  創発的研究支援事業

  Investigator(s)：鷹尾 祥典

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• 将来深宇宙探査に向けた革新的超小型推進システム技術実証RG

  2021.6 - 2022.2

  2021年度宇宙工学委員会戦略的開発研究費

• 宇宙産業革命を担う超小型衛星船団に不可欠なマイクロ推進機

  2021.4 - 2024.3

  研究助成プログラム 「新産業を生む科学技術」

  Investigator(s)：鷹尾 祥典

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Presentations 【 display / non-display 】

• Particle Simulations of 1-cm Class Plasma Sources with Applied Magnetic Fields and Their Application to Space Propulsion

  Yoshinori Takao  [Invited]

  Plasma Conference 2017 

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  Event date： 2017.11

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• 3D Particle Simulation for Electron Extraction Mechanisms of a Miniature Microwave Discharge Neutralizer

  Kenta Hiramoto, Yuichi Nakagawa, Hiroyuki Koizumi, and Kimiya Komurasaki, Yoshinori Takao

  Proceedings of the 52nd AIAA/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference (Propulsion and Energy Forum), 

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  Event date： 2016.7

  Language：English   Presentation type：Oral presentation (general)  

  Venue：Salt Lake City, USA  

• Validation of a 3D Particle Simulation Model for a Miniature Microwave Discharge Ion Thruster

  Yoshinori Takao, Koji Eriguchi, Kouichi Ono, Yuto Sugita, Hiroyuki Koizumi, and Kimiya Komurasaki

  Proceedings of the 50th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference (Propulsion and Energy Forum), 

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  Event date： 2014.7

  Language：English   Presentation type：Oral presentation (general)  

  Venue：Cleveland, USA  

• Plasma Diagnostics in a Miniature Microwave Discharge Ion Thruster

  Y. Sugita, H.Koizumi, R. Tsukizaki, H. Kuninaka, Y. Takao, Y. Yamagiwa, M. Matsui

  Proceedings of the 33rd International Electric Propulsion Conference, 

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  Event date： 2013.10

  Language：English   Presentation type：Oral presentation (general)  

  Venue：Washington, D.C., USA  

• Three-Dimensional Particle-in-Cell Simulation of a Miniature Microwave Discharge Ion Thruster µ1

  Y. Takao, K. Eriguchi, K. Ono, Y. Sugita, H. Koizumi, and K. Komurasaki

  Proceedings of the 33rd International Electric Propulsion Conference,  

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  Event date： 2013.10

  Language：English   Presentation type：Oral presentation (general)  

  Venue：Washington, D.C., USA  

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• 将来深宇宙探査に向けた革新的超小型推進システム技術実証RG

  Offer organization: 宇宙航空研究開発機構   Cooperative Research within Japan  

  Project Year： 2023.6  -  2024.2 

• 将来深宇宙探査に向けた革新的超小型推進システム技術実証RG

  Offer organization: 宇宙航空研究開発機構   Cooperative Research within Japan  

  Project Year： 2022.7  -  2023.2 

• 90%超の効率を維持した推力可変な宇宙推進機

  Offer organization: 科学技術振興機構   Others  

  Project Year： 2022.4  -  2025.3 

• 将来深宇宙探査に向けた革新的超小型推進システム技術実証RG

  Offer organization: 宇宙航空研究開発機構   Cooperative Research within Japan  

  Project Year： 2021.6  -  2022.2 

• イオン源と電子源双方の高電流密度化によるデブリ除去用軌道遷移技術の確立

  Offer organization: 宇宙航空研究開発機構   Funded Research offered by Enterprises  

  Project Year： 2017.11  -  2020.3 

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• 2024   Manufacturing of Thermal and Fluid Systems B

  Graduate school of Engineering Science

• 2024   Manufacturing of Thermal and Fluid Systems A

  Graduate school of Engineering Science

• 2024   Design of Thermal and Fluid Systems B

  Graduate school of Engineering Science

• 2024   Design of Thermal and Fluid Systems A

  Graduate school of Engineering Science

• 2024   Space Propulsion Engineering

  Graduate school of Engineering Science

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• 日本航空宇宙学会 第55期電気推進・先端推進部門

  2023.3 - 2024.2  委員

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• Editorial Board of Advanced Space Propulsion

  2022.5 - 2024.4  Associate Editor

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• The 10th Asian Joint Conference on Propulsion and Power 実行委員会

  2022.4 - 2023.3  委員

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• 日本航空宇宙学会 第54期電気推進・先端推進部門

  2022.3 - 2023.2  委員

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• 次世代真空エレクトロニクス研究会

  2021.6  学界委員

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