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On the motion of runaway electrons in momentum space
- Source :
- Nuclear Fusion; March 1979, Vol. 19 Issue: 3 p327-334, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 1979
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Abstract
- The suprathermal drag force and the motion of suprathermal electrons in momentum space are analysed for a multi-component plasma. The calculations of the particle motion are based on the suprathermal Fokker-Planck equation and include relativistic effects. It is found that, owing to pitch angle scattering, the flow patterns in momentum space are more complicated than previously assumed. Simple expressions for the runaway threshold and the perpendicular momentum of relativistic runaways are derived. The acceleration and slowing-down of runaways are also briefly discussed.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00295515 and 17414326
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Nuclear Fusion
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs56569034
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1088/0029-5515/19/3/005