Kurt A. Polzin

1.6k total citations
114 papers, 1.1k citations indexed

About

Kurt A. Polzin is a scholar working on Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and Artificial Intelligence. According to data from OpenAlex, Kurt A. Polzin has authored 114 papers receiving a total of 1.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 97 papers in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 44 papers in Aerospace Engineering and 13 papers in Artificial Intelligence. Recurrent topics in Kurt A. Polzin's work include Plasma Diagnostics and Applications (92 papers), Electrohydrodynamics and Fluid Dynamics (53 papers) and Particle accelerators and beam dynamics (17 papers). Kurt A. Polzin is often cited by papers focused on Plasma Diagnostics and Applications (92 papers), Electrohydrodynamics and Fluid Dynamics (53 papers) and Particle accelerators and beam dynamics (17 papers). Kurt A. Polzin collaborates with scholars based in United States, Japan and Russia. Kurt A. Polzin's co-authors include Edgar Choueiri, Dan Lev, Roger Myers, Hiroyuki Koizumi, Jonathan Kolbeck, Kristina Lemmer, Joshua L. Rovey, B. Spaun, Trevor Moeller and John Dankanich and has published in prestigious journals such as Physics Today, Journal of Physics D Applied Physics and Review of Scientific Instruments.

In The Last Decade

Kurt A. Polzin

103 papers receiving 1.0k citations

Peers

Kurt A. Polzin
Hani Kamhawi United States
David Manzella United States
Kazutaka Nishiyama Japan
Daniel A. Herman United States
Yongjie Ding China
Mariano Andrenucci Italy
Daren Yu China
George C. Soulas United States
Haibin Tang China
Charles Garner United States
Hani Kamhawi United States
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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Polzin, Kurt A., et al.. (2022). Key Performance Parameters for MW-Class NEP Elements and their Interfaces. 7 indexed citations
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Polzin, Kurt A., et al.. (2020). State-of-the-Art and Advancement Paths for Inductive Pulsed Plasma Thrusters. Aerospace. 7(8). 105–105. 26 indexed citations
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Polzin, Kurt A., et al.. (2020). Concentric Split-Ring Resonator Microwave Microplasma Generation at Off-Resonant Frequencies. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science. 48(4). 827–834. 5 indexed citations
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Rovey, Joshua L., et al.. (2019). Specific Impulse of Electric Solid Propellant in an Electrothermal Ablation-Fed Pulsed Plasma Thruster. 1 indexed citations
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Polzin, Kurt A., et al.. (2017). The Iodine Satellite (iSAT) Propellant Feed System - Design and Development. NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA). 4 indexed citations
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Polzin, Kurt A., G. A. Jerman, John Dankanich, et al.. (2015). Propulsion System Development for the Iodine Satellite (iSAT) Demonstration Mission. 10 indexed citations
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Polzin, Kurt A., et al.. (2015). Proof-of-Concept Experiments on a Gallium- Based Ignitron for Pulsed Power Applications. NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA). 1 indexed citations
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Dankanich, John, Kurt A. Polzin, & Hani Kamhawi. (2014). Iodine Hall Thruster Demonstration Mission Concept and Development. 50th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference. 8 indexed citations
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Polzin, Kurt A., et al.. (2011). Two-dimensional Analysis of Conical Pulsed Inductive Plasma Thruster Performance. NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). 6 indexed citations
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Polzin, Kurt A.. (2011). Comprehensive Review of Planar Pulsed Inductive Plasma Thruster Research and Technology. Journal of Propulsion and Power. 27(3). 513–531. 63 indexed citations
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Sinko, John, et al.. (2010). Miniaturized Optic Sensor for Leak Detection in a Space Environment. Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets. 47(4). 680–685. 3 indexed citations
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Polzin, Kurt A., et al.. (2010). Testing of Liquid Metal Components for Nuclear Surface Power Systems. NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA). 1 indexed citations
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Polzin, Kurt A., et al.. (2008). Operational Characteristics of a Low-Energy FARAD Thruster. NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). 10 indexed citations
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Sengupta, Anita, et al.. (2007). Summary of the VHITAL Thruster Technology Demonstration Program: A Two-Stage Bismuth-Fed Very High Specific Impulse TAL. 4 indexed citations
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Polzin, Kurt A., et al.. (2005). Electromagnetic Pumps for Conductive-Propellant Feed Systems. NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). 4 indexed citations
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Polzin, Kurt A. & Edgar Choueiri. (2005). Performance Optimization Criteria for Pulsed Inductive Plasma Acceleration. 1 indexed citations

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