Simulation of space-charge limiting current in relativistic electron beams

Journal Article · Sun Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1979 · Phys. Fluids; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.862632· OSTI ID:6319300

Sullivan, D J; Roderick, N F

A relativistic particle-in-cell simulation code has been used to study the space-charge limiting currents of a solid and an annular relativistic electron beam. The resulting limiting currents are significantly higher than that given by the widely used Bogdankevich--Rukhadze interpolation formula.

• Research Organization: Air Force Weapons Laboratory, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico 87117
• OSTI ID: 6319300
• Journal Information: Phys. Fluids; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Fluids; (United States) Vol. 22:4; ISSN PFLDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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