DIELECTRIC TENSOR FOR A QUANTUM PLASMA

Journal Article · Fri May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1964 · Physical Review (U.S.) Superseded in part by Phys. Rev. A, Phys. Rev. B: Solid State, Phys. Rev. C, and Phys. Rev. D

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRev.134.A641· OSTI ID:4023473

Kelly, D C

The dispersive properties of a plasma in a uniform magnetic field are investigated using a quantum distribution function (Wigner function). The Wigner function is shown Yo satisfy the Boltzmann-Vlasov equation in the longwavelength approximation. The dielectric tensor is evaluated at T = 0 deg K for waves propagating along and across the magnetic field. It is conjectured that a simple quantized kinetic theory is applicable in areas previously explored only by more sophisticated means. (auth)

• Research Organization: Yale Univ., New Haven
• NSA Number: NSA-18-019163
• OSTI ID: 4023473
• Journal Information: Physical Review (U.S.) Superseded in part by Phys. Rev. A, Phys. Rev. B: Solid State, Phys. Rev. C, and Phys. Rev. D, Journal Name: Physical Review (U.S.) Superseded in part by Phys. Rev. A, Phys. Rev. B: Solid State, Phys. Rev. C, and Phys. Rev. D Vol. Vol: 134; ISSN PHRVA
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

BOLTZMANN EQUATION
DIELECTRICS
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
DIFFRACTION
DISTRIBUTION
MAGNETIC FIELDS
OSCILLATIONS
PHYSICS
PLASMA
PLASMA WAVES
QUANTUM MECHANICS
TENSORS
VECTORS
VLASOV EQUATION