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Runaway ions in an expanding plasma

Journal Article · · Sov. J. Plasma Phys. (Engl. Transl.); (United States)
OSTI ID:6506612
Ion motion in an expanding multicomponent plasma is analyzed. Because of the self-consistent electric field which arises during the expansion, the friction between the ion components can be rendered inconsequential by ion ''runaway.'' The conditions for this runaway are studied. It is shown to occur in an expanding laser plasma.
Research Organization:
P. N. Lebedev Physics Institute, Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow
OSTI ID:
6506612
Journal Information:
Sov. J. Plasma Phys. (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Sov. J. Plasma Phys. (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 8:3; ISSN SJPPD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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