On the Kinetic Theory of Diffusion of a Plasma Column across a Magnetic Field

Abstract

The kinetic theory of Prigogine and Balescu, which was previously developed for a homogeneous plasma in a magnetic field, is now applied to the problem of diffusion of a plasma column across a magnetic field. The problem of deriving a kinetic equation is reduced to that of solving a two dimensional Fredholm-type integral equation with a complicated kernel. No restriction is made concerning the amplitude or length scale of the inhomogeneity across the magnetic field. The results are preliminary in nature, and suggestions are made for further refinements. Some comparisons with previously existing results are given.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 10, 1965
Accession Number
AD0471208

Entities

People

  • Michael J. Haggerty

Organizations

  • New York University Tandon School of Engineering

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  • Advanced Electronics

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  • Amplitude
  • Classification
  • Contracts
  • Diffusion
  • Distribution Functions
  • Dynamics
  • Equations
  • Governments
  • Integral Equations
  • Integrals
  • Kinetic Theory
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Military Research
  • Physics
  • Security
  • Two Dimensional
  • United States Government

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  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics