The Positive Column in a Longitudinal Magnetic Field

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A magnetic field parallel to the axis of the positive column of a discharge is known to impart a rotary component on the radial motion of electrons. This reduces the flow of both positive ions and electrons to the wall, causing a corresponding decrease in the radial and longitudinal components of the electric field and in the electron temperature.

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Plasma Diagnostics and Applications Magnetic confinement fusion research Electrohydrodynamics and Fluid Dynamics

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Published in: Proceedings of the Physical Society Section B

Volume 69, Issue 4, pp. 468-481

DOI: 10.1088/0370-1301/69/4/306

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 3.78

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The Positive Column in a Longitudinal Magnetic Field

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