Kinetic Theory of Two‐Temperature Plasmas

A closed formulation is presented for the electron energy equation together with the associated electron transport properties, applicable to a two‐temperature partially ionized gas at intermediate and high degrees of ionization. Complete and simplified formulas to arbitrary levels of approximation i...

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Published in:The Physics of fluids (1958) 1967-09, Vol.10 (9), p.1953-1961
Main Authors: Kruger, C. H., Mitchner, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A closed formulation is presented for the electron energy equation together with the associated electron transport properties, applicable to a two‐temperature partially ionized gas at intermediate and high degrees of ionization. Complete and simplified formulas to arbitrary levels of approximation in the Chapman‐Enskog sense are given for the calculation of the electron thermal and electrical conductivities and thermal diffusion coefficients in the presence of a magnetic field. The effects of nonelastic collisions on electron transport property calculations are discussed and a criterion is presented for assessing when such collisions may be neglected.
ISSN:0031-9171
2163-4998
DOI:10.1063/1.1762391