THE EFFECT OF AN ELECTRIC FIELD ON ELECTRON TEMPERATURE AND ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVITY AND THERMO-ELECTRON EMISSION OF SEMICONDUCTORS

Abstract

The distribution function of an electron gas in the presence of a constant electric field is found from the kinetic equation. The reactions of the electrons with each other (including both far and near collisions) and with plasma oscillations are taken into consideration. The relation between the moments in the Chapman-Cowling method and those derived from the Landau equation is established. The effect of plasma oscillations on electric conductivity is estimated. The limits of applicability of the Landau method are discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 27, 1961
Accession Number
AD0261832

Entities

People

  • P.m. Tomchuk

Organizations

  • National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Conductivity
  • Distribution Functions
  • Electric Discharges
  • Electric Fields
  • Electron Emission
  • Electron Gas
  • Electrons
  • Emission
  • Equations
  • Oscillation
  • Photoexcitation
  • Plasma Oscillation
  • Semiconductors

Readers

  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics