Abstract
The structure of each term in the density gradient expansion of the velocity distribution function of an isolated electron swarm has been investigated in a dc field by a numerical analysis using a finite element Boltzmann equation method. The electron swarm parameters, including the dissociation rate in CH4, have been calculated over a wide range: 0.1 <E/N < 3000 Td.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 751-760 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1992 May 14 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Acoustics and Ultrasonics
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films