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Kinetic equation for an electron gas (non-neutral plasma) in strong fields and inhomogeneities

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 March 2009

Alf H. Øien
Alf H. Øien
Affiliation:
Department of Applied Mathematics, University of Bergen, Norway
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Abstract

The first two equations of the BBGKY hierarchy are discussed and solved in order to derive a kinetic equation for an electron gas (non-neutral plasma) where strong electric and magnetic fields as well as inhomogeneities are taken into account on scales relevant for collisions between particles. The gyrotropic assumption is not made. The magnetic field and the inhomogeneities are shown to have special effects on the collision terms. A strong magnetic field approximation is then made in order to simplify the collision term, and a new, proper collision term has been found when a strong magnetic field is present.

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Research Article
Information
Journal of Plasma Physics , Volume 21 , Issue 3 , June 1979 , pp. 401 - 420
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1979

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