Electron Momentum Transfer Collision Frequency in N(2), O(2) and Air

Abstract

The electron momentum transfer collision frequencies in N2, O2 and air are calculated for a Maxwellian electron velocity distribution using several definitions of nu sub m (the momentum transfer collision frequency). Keywords: Momentum transfer; Collision Frequency; Air; Oxygen; Nitrogen.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 26, 1985
Accession Number
ADA157030

Entities

People

  • A. W. Ali
  • S. Slinker

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Classification
  • Collisions
  • Electron Energy
  • Electron Mobility
  • Electrons
  • Energy
  • Frequency
  • High Energy
  • Ionized Gases
  • Military Research
  • Momentum
  • Momentum Transfer
  • Physics
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Security
  • Universities

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  • Physics

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  • Microelectronics