Transverse electron losses in magneto-electrostatik traps with low plasma density

Main mechanisms of electron drift across magnetic field in magneto-electrostatic traps taking into account the peculiarities of modern experimental devices are considered. Much attention is paid to two types of magnetic configurations used at present. Expressions for plasma life time corresponding to classical and anomalous electron drift mechanisms are obtained. The effect of the above mentioned mechanisms on ion behaviour as well as on density distribution and electric field distribution in plasma is analysed