Helicon double-layer thruster
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The helicon double-layer thruster is a prototype electric spacecraft propulsion. It was created by Australian scientist Christine Charles, based on a technology invented by Professor Rod Boswell, both of the Australian National University.
The design has been verified by the ESA, which is participating in its development.