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Influence of electron velocity distribution on the plasma expansion features

Authors :
Shokoohi, R.
Abbasi, H.
Source :
Journal of Applied Physics. August 1, 2009, Vol. 106 Issue 3, 033309-1-033309-5
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article studies generalized Lorentzian (kappa) distribution function (DF) to stimulate the electron DF using Vlasov equation. Findings reveal that to increase the population of energetic electrons, the expansion takes place faster.

Subjects

Subjects :
Electric fields -- Evaluation
Lorentz transformations -- Usage
Plasma (Ionized gases) -- Thermal properties
Plasma (Ionized gases) -- Electric properties
Physics

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00218979
Volume :
106
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Applied Physics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.207909476

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