Moment theory on ion motion in traps and similar devices. I. General theories

Journal Article · Sat Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2005 · Journal of Physics B: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1088/0953-4075/38/22/006· OSTI ID:978045

Viehland, Larry A. ^[1]; Goeringer, Doug ^[2]

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1. Chatham College, Pittsburgh
2. ORNL

This paper extends the momentum-transfer theory of drift tubes to ion traps and similar devices where the electric fields vary with both position and time. The collision frequencies that are incorporated into two-temperature and multi-temperature moment theories are given precise microscopic definitions instead of being treated as adjustable parameters.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-00OR22725
• OSTI ID: 978045
• Journal Information: Journal of Physics B: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics, Vol. 38, Issue N/A
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

74 ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR PHYSICS
DRIFT TUBES
ELECTRIC FIELDS
MOMENTUM TRANSFER