MULTI-TERM SOLUTION OF THE BOLTZMANN-EQUATION FOR ELECTRON SWARMS IN CROSSED ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC-FIELDS

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NESS, KF
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[1] Physics Department, James Cook University of North Queensland, Townsville
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10.1088/0022-3727/27/9/007
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O59 [应用物理学];
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Using the moment method, a multi-term solution of the Boltzmann equation for electron swarms in neutral gases under the influence of crossed electric and magnetic fields is presented. The electric and magnetic fields are assumed to be uniform and static. Both model and real gases are considered.
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