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Explore how electric fields reshape thermonuclear reaction rates in a plasma discharge.
This book uses kinetic theory to derive how electrons and ions interact, showing how small perturbations can tilt the balance away from a simple Maxwellian description. It blends foundational equations with practical approximations to illuminate the physics of driven plasmas and their impact on fusion-like processes.
- Learn how the Boltzmann and Fokker-Planck frameworks connect to real plasma behavior under an electric field.
- See how the thermonuclear output emerges from asymptotic and perturbative methods, and why non-Maxwellian tails matter.
- Understand the role of grazing collisions, friction, and dispersion in shaping particle distributions and reaction rates.
- Discover how to assess when Maxwellian formulas are reliable and how to interpret locally maximum temperatures in a plasma.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a theoretical foundation for analyzing thermonuclear reaction rates occurring within electrical discharges. It presents an asymptotic expression for the ion distribution that is valid for a wide range of ion speeds, from thermal to suprathermal. The formula derived in this book provides deeper insight into the dependence of reaction rates on electric field strength, temperature, and ion density. While it employs a linear approximation, the theory accounts for nonlinearities in the collision term and captures the essential features of the departure from a Maxwellian distribution. This book contributes to the understanding of thermonuclear reactions and may be of interest to researchers and students working in plasma physics, nuclear fusion, and related fields. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332204236_0
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