Journal Papers

Numerical Simulation of Particle Trajectories in Ion Thruster Grid Region Plasma using a PIC-DSMC Code

In preparation to be submitted to European Physical Journal-D, 2023
Authors: Elmacioglu, Y.; Turkoz, E.; Sik, F.; Celik, M.

Experimental Study of the Electrical Wiring Configuration for the Vacuum Chamber Testing of the HK40 Hall Thruster

In preparation to be submitted to European Physical Journal-D, 2023
Authors: Turan, N.; Kokal, U.; Kurt, H.; Celik, M.

Experimental Study of the Cathode Position on HK40 Hall Thruster Operation

In preparation to be submitted to IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 2023
Authors: Turan, N.; Kokal, U.; Kurt, H.; Celik, M.

Investigation of the Plasma Parameters of a Laboratory Argon Plasma Source Using a Collisional Radiative Model with the Comparison of Experimental and Simulated Spectra

Published in Spectrochimica Acta Part B: Atomic Spectroscopy, 160, 105673, 2019
Authors: Apaydin, E., Celik, M.

Plume Diagnostics of BUSTLab Microwave Electrothermal Thruster using Langmuir and Faraday Probes

Published in Plasma Science and Technology, 45, pp. 2314-2322, 2019
Authors: Yildiz, M. S., Celik, M.

Ferromagnetic Enhanced Inductively Coupled Plasma Cathode for Thruster Ion Neutralization

Published in AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 2011, 090022, 2018
Authors: Celik, M., Kurt, H.

Global Energy Transfer Model of a Microwave Electrothermal Thruster Operating with Helium Propellant at 2.45 GHz Frequency

Published in IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, Volume: 45, Issue: 8, pp. 2314-2322, 2017
Authors: Yildiz, M.S.; Celik, M.

Numerical Investigation of the Electric Field Distribution and the Power Deposition in the Resonant Cavity of a Microwave Electrothermal Thruster

Published in AIP Advances, Volume: 7, Issue: 4, 045021, 2017
Authors: Yildiz, M.S.; Celik, M.

Note: Coaxial-heater Hollow Cathode

Published in Review of Scientific Instruments, Vol. 88, No. 6, pg. 066103, 2017
Authors: Kurt, H.; Turan, N.; Kokal, U.; Celik, M.

Study of Electron Current Extraction from a Radio Frequency Plasma Cathode Designed as a Neutralizer for Ion Source Applications

Published in Review of Scientific Instruments, Volume: 87, Issue: 2, p 02B922, 2016
Authors: Jahanbakhsh, S.; Satir, M.; Celik, M.

AETHER: A simulation platform for inductively coupled plasma

Published in Journal of Computational Physics, Volume: 286, pp. 87-102, 2015
Authors: Turkoz, E.; Celik, M.

Global Model for the Assessment of the Effect of Geometry and Operation Conditions on Insert and Orifice Region Plasmas of a Thermionic Hollow Cathode Electron Source

Published in Contributions to Plasma Physics, Volume: 54, Issue:10, pp. 838-850, 2014
Authors: Korkmaz, O.; Celik, M.

2D electromagnetic and fluid models for inductively coupled plasma for RF ion thruster performance evaluation

Published in IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, Volume: 42, Issue:1, pp. 235-240, 2014
Authors: Turkoz, E.; Celik, M.
Conference Proceedings

Development of BUSTLab Thrust Stand for mili-Newton Level Thrust Measurements of Electric Propulsion Systems

35th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Atlanta, GA also IEPC-2017-317, 2017
Authors: Kokal, U. and Celik, M.

Development of the New BUSTLab Hall Thruster with Internal Coaxial Hollow Cathode

53rd Joint Propulsion Conference, Atlanta, GA, also AIAA-2017-4810., 2017
Authors: Kokal, U., Turan, N., Kurt, H. and Celik, M.

Preliminary Thrust Measurement Results of the BUSTLab Microwave Electrothermal Thruster

53rd Joint Propulsion Conference, Atlanta, GA, also AIAA-2017-4725., 2017
Authors: Yildiz, M.S., Kokal, U. and Celik, M.

Design Improvements and Experimental Measurements of BURFIT-80 RF Ion Thruster

53rd Joint Propulsion Conference, Atlanta, GA, also AIAA-2017-4891., 2017
Authors: Kokal, U., Turan, N., Kurt, H. and Celik, M.

Development of a mili-Newton Level Thrust Stand for Thrust Measurements of Electric Propulsion Systems

8th International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies (RAST), 2017
Authors: Kokal U. and Celik, M.

Thermal Analysis and Testing of Different Designs of Lanthanum Hexaboride Hollow Cathodes

8th International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies (RAST), 2017
Authors: Kokal, U., Turan, N., Kurt, H. and Celik, M.

Elektrik Itki Sistemleri icin Mili-Newton Seviyesi Itki Olcum Sistemi Tasarimi

VI. Ulusal Havacilik ve Uzay Konferansi, Kocaeli Universitesi, Kocaeli, Turkiye, Eylul 2016, UHUK-2016-056., 2016
Authors: Kokal, U. ve Celik, M.

Experimental Study of the Effects of the Cathode Position and the Electrical Circuit Configuration on the Operation of HK40 Hall Thruster and BUSTLab Hollow Cathode

52nd Joint Propulsion Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, July 2016, also AIAA-2016-4834., 2016
Authors: Turan, N., Kokal, U., Kurt, H. and Celik, M.

Experimental Performance Analysis of the BUSTLab Microwave Electrothermal Thruster

52nd Joint Propulsion Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, also AIAA-2016-4949. , 2016
Authors: Yildiz, M.S. and Celik, M.

Experimental Investigation of the Effects of Cathode Current on HK40 Hall Thruster Operation

5th Space Propulsion Conference, Rome, Italy, also SP2016_ 3125333., 2016
Authors: Turan, N., Kokal, U. and Celik, M.

Study of the Discharge Chamber Magnetic Field Configuration Effects on the Electron Cyclotron Resonance (ECR) Microwave Ion Thruster

51st Joint Propulsion Conference, Orlando, FL, also AIAA-2015-3826, 2015
Authors: Kamis, Y.E. and Celik, M.

Investigation of the Geometry Configuration Variations on the Performance of Ion Thruster Grids with PIC-DSMC Simulations

34th International Electric Propulsion Conference, also IEPC-2015-218, 2015
Authors: Turkoz, E.; Sik, F. and Celik, M.

Global Energy Transfer Model of Microwave Induced Plasma in a Microwave Electrothermal Thruster Resonant Cavity

34th International Electric Propulsion Conference, also IEPC-2015-266, 2015
Authors: Yildiz, M.S. and Celik, M.

Experimental Study of the Effects of Different Design Parameters on the Plasma Characteristics and the Extracted Current of a Prototype Radio-Frequency Plasma Cathode

34th International Electric Propulsion Conference, also IEPC-2015-108, 2015
Authors: Jahanbakhsh, S. and Celik, M.

Study of Magnetic Field Configuration Effects on Coupling between Hall Effect Thruster and Hollow Cathode

8th Ankara International Aerospace Conference, Ankara, Turkey, also AIAC-2015-119, 2015
Authors: Turan, N., Kamis, Y.E. and Celik, M.

Study of electron current extraction from a radio frequency plasma cathode designed as a neutralizer for ion source applications

16th International Conference on Ion Sources, New York, NY, USA, 2015
Authors: Jahanbakhsh, S.; Satir, M.; Celik, M.

Evaluation of Plasma Properties in a Microwave Electrothermal Thruster Resonant Cavity Using Two Fluid Global Model

51st Joint Propulsion Conference, Orlando, FL, also AIAA-2015-3926., 2015
Authors: Yildiz, M.S. and Celik, M.

Electrothermal Propulsion System Selection for Communication Satellite NSSK Maneuver Using Multi Criteria Decision Making Method

7th International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies (RAST), pp.511,516, 2015
Authors: Yildiz, M.S.; Unal, A.N.,: Ozkan, O.,; Koc, I. and Celik, M.

Study of The Effects of The Magnetic Field Topology on The Design of a Prototype ECR Microwave Ion Thruster and Neutralizer

7th International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies (RAST), vol., no., pp.511,516, 2015
Authors: Kamis, Y.E. and Celik, M.

Experimental Investigation of Operational Parameters of A Prototype Radio Frequency Plasma Cathode

7th International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies (RAST), vol., no., pp.511,516, 2015
Authors: Jahanbakhsh, S. and Celik, M.

Space Propulsion Research Vacuum Facility of the Bogazici University Space Technologies Laboratory

7th International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies (RAST), vol., no., pp.511,516, 2015
Authors: Korkmaz, O.; Jahanbakhsh, S.; Celik, M. and Kurt, H.

Investigation of the Effect of Hollow Cathode Neutralizer Location on Hall Effect Thruster Efficiency

7th International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies (RAST), vol., no., pp.511,516, 2015
Authors: Turan, N.; Korkmaz, O. and Celik, M.

Design of the Retarding Potential Analyzer to be used with BURFIT-80 Ion Thruster and Validation using PIC-DSMC Code

7th International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies (RAST), vol., no., pp.511,516, 2015
Authors: Satir, M.; Sik, F.; Turkoz, E. and Celik, M.

Trajectory Studies through Numerical Simulation of Ion Thruster Grid Region Plasma with PIC-DSMC Approach in 3D

5th Russian-German Conference on Electric Propulsion, Dresden, Germany, 2014
Authors: Turkoz, E., Sik, F. and Celik, M.

Elektrik Itki Sistemlerinde Elektron Kaynagi Olarak Kullanilmak Uzere Uretilen Oyuk Katodun Tasarim Sureci

V. Ulusal Havacilik ve Uzay Konferansi, Erciyes Universitesi, Kayseri, Turkiye, UHUK-2014-090., 2014
Authors: Korkmaz, O., Ozturk A. E. and Celik, M.

Design Process of the Hollow Cathode Manufactured for Use in Electric Propulsion Systems as Electron Source

5th National Aeronautics and Astronautics Conference, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey, UHUK-2014-090., 2014
Authors: Korkmaz, O., Ozturk A. E. and Celik, M.

A Study of Ion Thruster Optics through Particle Simulations and Evaluation of the Near Plume Plasma

50th Joint Propulsion Conference, Cleveland, OH, also AIAA-2014-3412., 2014
Authors: Turkoz, E., Sik, F. and Celik, M.

Theoretical Investigation and Modeling of Current Extraction from a Radio-Frequency Cathode

50th Joint Propulsion Conference, Cleveland, OH, also AIAA-2014-3402, 2014
Authors: Jahanbakhsh, S. and Celik, M.

Use of Municipality Water System for Building Cooling as an Alternative to Conventional Ground Source Heat Pump

13th International Conference on Clean Energy, Istanbul, Turkey, 2014
Authors: Sezgin Y. C. and Celik, M.

Energy, Exergy and Cost Analysis of Sea Water Source Heat Pumps for Space Heating and Cooling for a Hotel Located in Foca, Turkey

13th International Conference on Clean Energy, Istanbul, Turkey, 2014
Authors: Engul, M. C. and Celik, M.

Geometry Optimization of a 2.45 GHz Microwave Electrothermal Thruster Resonant Cavity

Space Propulsion Conference, Cologne, Germany, SP2014 2980822, 2014
Authors: Yildiz, M. S., Unaldi, N. and Celik, M.

Design and Analysis of Different Insert Region Heaters of a Lanthanum Hexaboride Hollow Cathode During Initial Heating

Space Propulsion Conference, Cologne, Germany, SP2014 2980902, 2014
Authors: Ozturk, A. E., Korkmaz, O. and Celik, M.

2D RF Ion Thruster Modeling with Fluid Plasma and Analytical Sheath Formulation

Space Propulsion Conference, Cologne, Germany, SP2014 2980764, 2014
Authors: Turkoz, E. and Celik, M.

Global Numerical Model For Orifce and Insert Region of a Lanthanum Hexaboride Thermionic Hollow Cathode

Space Propulsion Conference, Cologne, Germany, 2014
Authors: Korkmaz, O. and Celik, M.

2D axisymmetric fluid and electromagnetic models for inductively coupled plasma (ICP) in RF ion thrusters

33rd International Electric Propulsion Conference, also IEPC-2013-294, 2013
Authors: Turkoz, E.; Celik, M.

2D fluid model for axisymmetric RF ion thruster cylindrical discharge chamber

49th Joint Propulsion Conference, also AIAA-2013-4110, 2013
Authors: Turkoz, E.; Celik, M.

Optimization of radio-frequency ion thruster discharge chamber using an analytical model

6th International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies (RAST), vol., no., pp.511,516, 2013
Authors: Turkoz, E.; Celik, M.

Prototype design and manufacturing method of an 8 cm diameter RF ion thruster

6th International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies (RAST), vol., no., pp.619,624, 2013
Authors: Yavuz, B.; Turkoz, E.; Celik, M.

Design and thermal analysis of the insert region heater of a lanthanum hexaboride hollow cathode

6th International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies (RAST), vol., no., pp.607,612, 2013
Authors: Ozturk, A.E.; Turkoz, E.; Ozgen, A.; Celik, M.
Dissertations

Development of a Mili-Newton Level Thrust Stand for Thrust Measurements of Electric Propulsion Systems and UK90 Hall Effect Thruster

M.S. Thesis, Bogazici University, Bebek, Istanbul, Turkey, 2019
Authors: Uğur Kokal

Experimental Investigation of the Effects of Cathode Position on HK40 Hall Effect Thruster Performance and Cathode Coupling

M.S. Thesis, Bogazici University, Bebek, Istanbul, Turkey, 2016
Authors: Nazlı Turan

Mikrodalga Elektrotermal Itki Sistemi Tasarimi, Uretimi ve Performans Analizi

Ph.D. Thesis, HUTEN, Turkish Air Force Academy, Istanbul, Turkey, 2016
Authors: Mehmet Serhan Yıldız

Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Inductively Coupled Plasma Cathode for Electric Propulsion Applications

M.S. Thesis, Bogazici University, Bebek, Istanbul, Turkey, 2015
Authors: Sina Jahanbakhsh

Global Numerical Model for the Evaluation of the Geometry and Operation Condition Effects on Hollow Cathode Insert and Orifice Region Plasmas

M.S. Thesis, Bogazici University, Bebek, Istanbul, Turkey, 2015
Authors: Oguz Korkmaz

Numerical Model for Axisymmetric Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) in Radio-Frequency (RF) Ion Thrusters

M.S. Thesis, Bogazici University, Bebek, Istanbul, Turkey, 2014
Authors: Emre Turkoz