WET results on molecular collision processes relevant to water-derived plasmas will be presented at the 10th International Symposium on Negative Ions, Beams and Sources (NIBS’26).
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The WET project will be represented at the 10th International Symposium on Negative Ions, Beams and Sources (NIBS’26) through a contribution by Dr. Vincenzo Laporta, entitled:
“Theoretical Vibrational-Excitation Cross Sections for PIC Based Negative Ion Plasma Computations”
The work presents theoretical cross-section data for vibrational excitation processes in molecular hydrogen (H₂), developed to support the accurate modelling of low-temperature plasmas and negative-ion sources. These data are also directly relevant to the objectives of the WET project, where the characterization of electron–molecule interactions is a key element for the development of reliable simulation tools for water-based electric propulsion.
The generation of accurate cross-section databases is one of the scientific pillars of WET, supporting the modelling of plasma processes occurring in water-fed propulsion systems and contributing to the development of predictive numerical tools for future electric thrusters.
The presentation at NIBS’26 highlights the contribution of WET to the broader plasma physics community and demonstrates how the project is generating fundamental scientific knowledge with applications extending beyond electric propulsion, including plasma processing, negative-ion sources, and advanced plasma simulations.
We congratulate Vincenzo Laporta and the team for this contribution and look forward to sharing the results with the international research community.
