STRUCTURE OF THE BOUNDARY LAYER IN A MAXWELLIAN PLASMA,
Abstract
The problm considered is that of the transition region separating a uniform Maxwellian Plasma from its confining magnetic field. The geometry chosen is one-dimensional. The magnetic field profile within the boundary layer is determined by the current distribution, i.e., by the path of the ions and electrons. The paths of these particles on the other hand are determined by the fields in which they move. The equation of motion of the ions is treated exactly and the electrons in the guiding center approximation. A self consistent solution of Maxwell's equations is obtained. These results are compared with thoses obtained for a mono-energetic distribution and found to agree to within 10%. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0427797
Entities
People
- J. Hurley
- M. H. Millman
Organizations
- New York University