http://www.space.com/common/media/video/player.php?videoRef=LS_090519_Space-Engines This short video gives a pretty good description of how an ion engine works. Also a few other interesting ...
Leland was Editor-in-Chief of Machine Design. He has 34 years of Service and holds a B.S. Engineering from the University of Michigan, a B.S. Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan;, and a MBA from Cleveland State University. Prior to joining Penton, Lee worked as a Communications design engineer for the U.S. Government.