Double layers without current

Technical Report · Sat Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6738535· OSTI ID:6738535

Perkins, F W; Sun, Y C

The steady-state solution of the nonlinear Vlasov-Poisson equations is reduced to a nonlinear eigenvalue problem for the case of double-layer (potential drop) boundary conditions. Solutions with no relative electron-ion drifts are found. The kinetic stability is discussed. Suggestions for creating these states in experiments and computer simulations are offered.

• Research Organization: Princeton Plasma Physics Lab. (PPPL), Princeton, NJ (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AM02-76CH03073
• OSTI ID: 6738535
• Report Number(s): PPPL-1720; TRN: 81-001609
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
PLASMA
BOLTZMANN-VLASOV EQUATION
POISSON EQUATION
ANALYTICAL SOLUTION
BOUNDARY CONDITIONS
EIGENVALUES
LAYERS
NONLINEAR PROBLEMS
PLASMA INSTABILITY
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
EQUATIONS
INSTABILITY
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