ISSN:
1573-8620
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
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Physics
Notes:
Abstract We study possible formulations of the processes taking place near the cathode of the low-voltage arc as a function of the relationship between the electron Coulomb free path (ιee) and the free path for elastic scattering of electrons by atoms (ι0) on the one hand, and for inelastic scattering (ι1), on the other hand. Expressions are obtained for the correction to the Maxwellian distribution function, the local and overall nonequilibrium ionization rate with atoms. Results of computer numerical calculations are presented.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00908065
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