Charge distribution function of dust particles in low temperature plasmas

B. F. Gordiets; C. M. Ferreira

doi:10.1063/1.368188

journal article Aug 01, 1998

Charge distribution function of dust particles in low temperature plasmas

B. F. Gordiets C. M. Ferreira

Journal of Applied Physics Vol. 84 No. 3 pp. 1231-1235 · AIP Publishing

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Abstract

The charge distribution function (CDF) of dust particles in low temperature laboratory plasmas is obtained as a function of the discrete particle negative charge Z=0, 1, 2,…, and various plasma parameters. An analytical expression for the CDF is derived both for Maxwellian and non-Maxwellian plasma electrons taking into account the processes of electron attachment and detachment (secondary electron emission), and recombination of positive ions with the dust particles.

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Published: Aug 01, 1998
Vol/Issue: 84(3)
Pages: 1231-1235

Authors

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B. F. Gordiets

Centro de Física de Plasmas, Instituto Superior Técnico, 1096 Lisboa, Portugal

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C. M. Ferreira

Centro de Física de Plasmas, Instituto Superior Técnico, 1096 Lisboa, Portugal

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B. F. Gordiets, C. M. Ferreira (1998). Charge distribution function of dust particles in low temperature plasmas. Journal of Applied Physics, 84(3), 1231-1235. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.368188

Charge distribution function of dust particles in low temperature plasmas

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