Original scientific paper

The electron energy distribution in nonstationary plasma column

N. M. El Nagar ; Physics Department, Assiut University, Egypt
A. S. Gabre ; Physics Department, Assiut University, Egypt
A. H. Turkey ; Physics Department, Assiut University, Egypt

Abstract

The random and drift motion of electrons in nonstationary plasma obtained in a shock tube is studied using Boltzmann's relation and single Langmuir-Mott-Smith probe theory. The electron energy distribution is proved to be Maxwellian in the framework of the runaway theory. The electron temperature and electron density are calculated for argon and nitrogen as driver gasses in shock tube. The results of the present work are in good agreement with experimental data.

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Hrčak ID:

328721

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/328721

Publication date:

3.12.1978.

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