DIFFUSION FROM A SLIGHTLY IONIZED REGION IN A UNIFORM FLOW
Abstract
A neutral gas is considered in steady onedimensional motion, passing through a zone in which ionization takes place at a small given rate. The diffusion of the ions from the place where they are formed is investigated, with particular attention for the upstream diffusion. The neutral atom stream is regarded as a uniform background in which the ion diffusion takes place. Of great importance is the determination of the electric iel which results from the diffusion of the ions and strongly influences their motion. The application of the results to the case where a shock is present is discussed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0258226
Entities
People
- A.c. Pipkin
Organizations
- University of Maryland