Abstract
Using the non-stationary electron Boltzmann equation for a weakly ionized collision dominated plasma the temporal evolution of the electron energy distribution function and resulting important macroscopic quantities are numerically determined for great perturbations of the electric field by a rectangular pulse, starting from stationary states. To solve the resulting linear parabolic partial differential equation with additional difference terms due to exciting and ionizing collisions a generalized Crank—Nicolson method was developed and employed. This numerical approach has proved suitable for the investigation of many relaxation problems of the electrons in different gas plasmas as well as in different time dependent electric fields.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
