Published September 2003 | Version v1
Journal article

Nonlocal equation for the symmetric part of the electron distribution function in an inhomogeneous plasma

Creators

  • 1. Russian Research Centre Kurchatov Institute, pl. Kurchatova 1, Moscow (Russian Federation)

Description

A nonlocal kinetic equation is derived for the symmetric part of the distribution function of suprathermal electrons. It is shown that Albritton equations are merely local approximations to the total kinetic equation. Even in the simplest situation, the local approximations of the nonlocal effects are impossible to construct because of the interdependence of the variables. A self-similar solution to the equations under study is proposed

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Identifiers

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Plasma Physics Reports
Journal Volume
29
Journal Issue
9
Journal Page Range
p. 785-788
ISSN
1063-780X
CODEN
PPHREM

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
35052016
Subject category
S70: PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Translation
Descriptors DEI
CHARGED-PARTICLE TRANSPORT; DIFFUSION; DISTRIBUTION FUNCTIONS; ELECTRON DENSITY; FOKKER-PLANCK EQUATION; INHOMOGENEOUS PLASMA; KINETIC EQUATIONS
Descriptors DEC
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS; EQUATIONS; FUNCTIONS; PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS; PLASMA; RADIATION TRANSPORT

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Notes
Translated from Fizika Plazmy, ISSN 0367-2921, 29, 847-850 (No. 9, 2003); (c) 2003 MAIK ''Nauka / Interperiodica''.