Resonance Effects of the Electron Distribution Function Formation in Spatially Periodic Fields

Abstract

Calculations of the electron energy distribution function (EEDF) in the striation-like sine modulated electric field are performed. Dependence on a spatial period length was investigated. Calculations were made for discharge conditions pR=2 Torr cm and i/R= 5 mA/cm and electric field E/p= 1.9 V/cm Torr. The presence of the resonance on the EEDF and macroscopic parameters are demonstrated. These resonances correspond to S- and P- striations that could be observed in experiments. The interpretation of the results, based on the analytical approximation of the numerical solution is proposed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 20, 2003
Accession Number
ADP015004

Entities

People

  • C. Wilke
  • J. Behnke
  • R. V. Kozakov
  • V. Nekutchaev
  • Yu. B. Golubovskii

Organizations

  • Saint Petersburg State University

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Collisions
  • Distribution Functions
  • Electric Fields
  • Electron Energy
  • Electrons
  • Energy
  • Energy Conservation
  • Equations
  • Frequency
  • Gas Discharges
  • Gases
  • Ionized Gases
  • Kinetic Energy
  • Modulation
  • Numerical Analysis
  • Resonance
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Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Propulsion Engineering.
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics