THE KINETIC THEORY OF A PLASMA IN THE PRESENCE OF STRONG MAGNETIC FIELDS. I: GENERAL THEORY,

Abstract

We obtain, from the BBGKY hierarchy of equations, the kinetic equation for the single-particle electron distribution function for a plasma in a strong magnetic field. The derivation is carried out by means of the method of extension developed previously. It is applicable to magnetic flux densities of strength up to 0.003(the square root of (n/cc)) gauss (where n is the electron number density), a situation often occurring in laboratory and astrophysical plasmas. The kinetic equation describes weakly inhomogeneous and nongyrotrophic plasmas in the Landau (small momentum transfer) approximation. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0658460

Entities

People

  • Arnold H. Kritz
  • G. Sandri
  • S. Radin

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Distribution Functions
  • Electrons
  • Equations
  • Flux Density
  • Kinetic Theory
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Magnetic Flux
  • Magnetic Flux Density
  • Momentum
  • Momentum Transfer
  • Square Roots

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics

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