In this work we compare the performance of two types of Hall thrusters, namely, the SPT-100 and the PHall-IIc, the latter being developed by the Plasma Physics Laboratory at the University of Brasilia. The comparison is carried out by performing particle-in-cell simulations. We compute thruster parameters such as thrust and specific impulse. Our results can contribute to the design of electric propulsion devices for future Brazilian space missions.
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