Published 2005
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One-dimensional PIC simulation of a current-free double-layer in an expanding plasma
- 1. The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT (Australia). Research School of Physical Sciences and Engineering, Plasma Research Laboratory
- 2. Departement de Sciences pour l'ingenieur (France). CNRS
- 3. Dublin City University, Dublin (Ireland). School of Physical Sciences and National Centre for Plasma Science and Technology, Plasma Research Laboratory
Description
Full text: In this paper we present results from a one-dimensional Particle-in-Cell simulation which confirm our earlier experimental results showing that a double-layer can form in a current-free plasma expanding along a diverging magnetic field. These results differ from previous experimental or simulation systems where the double-layer is driven by a current or imposed by potential differences. The results show that this particular type of DLs is in Boltzmann equilibrium which is rather different to those which create the electron beams of the aurora and are seen in current driven PIC simulations. Copyright (2005) Australian Institute of Physics
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Publishing Information
- Imprint Title
- 16th National Congress of the Australian Institute of Physics. Congress Proceedings Handbook and Abstracts
- Imprint Pagination
- 268 p.
- Journal Page Range
- p. 236
Conference
- Title
- 16. National Congress of the Australian Institute of Physics. Physics for the Nation
- Dates
- 30 Jan - 4 Feb 2005
- Place
- Canberra, ACT (Australia)
INIS
- Country of Publication
- Australia
- Country of Input or Organization
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- INIS RN
- 37103577
- Subject category
- S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
- Resource subtype / Literary indicator
- Conference, Non-conventional Literature
- Descriptors DEI
- ELECTRON BEAMS; EQUILIBRIUM; MAGNETIC FIELDS; ONE-DIMENSIONAL CALCULATIONS; PLASMA; SIMULATION
- Descriptors DEC
- BEAMS; LEPTON BEAMS; PARTICLE BEAMS