Linearized kinetic theory of spin-1/2 particles in magnetized plasmas

Journal Article · Mon Nov 15 00:00:00 EST 2010 · Physical Review. E, Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics (Print)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PHYSREVE.82.056407· OSTI ID:21502860

Lundin, J; Brodin, G ^[1]

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1. Department of Physics, Umeaa University, SE-901 87 Umeaa (Sweden)

We have considered linear kinetic theory, including the electron-spin properties in a magnetized plasma. The starting point is a mean-field Vlasov-like equation, derived from a fully quantum-mechanical treatment, where effects from the electron-spin precession and the magnetic dipole force are taken into account. The general conductivity tensor is derived, including both the free current contribution and the magnetization current associated with the spin contribution. We conclude the paper with an extensive discussion of the quantum-mechanical boundary where we list parameter conditions that must be satisfied for various quantum effects to be influential.

• OSTI ID: 21502860
• Journal Information: Physical Review. E, Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics (Print), Vol. 82, Issue 5; Other Information: DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevE.82.056407; (c) 2010 The American Physical Society; ISSN 1539-3755
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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MEAN-FIELD THEORY
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QUANTUM MECHANICS
SPIN
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ANGULAR MOMENTUM
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