Laboratory Learning Program 2024 - The Electric Propulsion and Plasma Dynamics Lab (MAE-08)

Research Opportunity Number: (MAE-08)

Project Title: The Electric Propulsion and Plasma Dynamics Lab

Project Summary: The Electric Propulsion and Plasma Dynamics Lab (https://alfven.princeton.edu) offers opportunities for students to be involved in physics and engineering research on advanced propulsion for spacecraft. The present focus is on high-power plasma propulsion, called magnetoplasmadynamic (MPD) thrusters, for heavy cargo and piloted missions to the Moon and Mars.

Student Roles and Responsibilities: Help in basic research tasks and learn new concepts and techniques (calculations, basic design, basic experimental data acquisition…)

Additional Considerations: n/a

Department/Institute: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Faculty Sponsor: Professor Edgar Choueiri

Participation Dates: 6/1/2024 to 8/31/2024

Stipend Offered: $0

Number of Internships Available: 0-3

Application Deadline: March 15, 2024, midnight eastern daylight time