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Title: Generalized Spencer-Lewis equation

Journal Article · · Transp. Theory Stat. Phys.; (United States)

The Spencer-Lewis equation, which describes electron transport in homogeneous media when continuous slowing down theory is valid, is derived from the Boltzmann equation. Also derived is a time-dependent generalized Spencer-Lewis equation valid for inhomogeneous media. An independent verification of this last equation is obtained for the one-dimensional case using particle balance considerations.

Research Organization:
Department of Nuclear and Energy Engineering University of Arizona
OSTI ID:
5140882
Journal Information:
Transp. Theory Stat. Phys.; (United States), Vol. 15:5
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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73 NUCLEAR PHYSICS AND RADIATION PHYSICS
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BOLTZMANN EQUATION
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ENERGY LOSSES
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ELEMENTARY PARTICLES
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FERMIONS
LEPTONS
LOSSES
PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
TRANSPORT THEORY
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