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Kinetic Modeling of non-Maxwellian Magnetic Loops using the BGK Equation. Jeffrey Reep, Rice University. Find the non-Maxwellian character of ion and electron distributions in a given loop Can determine loop parameters through integration of moments
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Kinetic Modeling of non-Maxwellian Magnetic Loops using the BGK Equation Jeffrey Reep, Rice University Find the non-Maxwellian character of ion and electron distributions in a given loop Can determine loop parameters through integration of moments Comparable to lab plasmas, offering a direct check on theory