A Monte Carlo analysis of an electron swarm in a nonuniform field: the cathode region of a glow discharge in helium
Year: 1982
Type: article
Abstract: A Monte Carlo method for studying the steady-state behaviour of charged species under the influence of a non-uniform electric field is described. This method, using a null-collision technique based on determination of the increase in kinetic energy between two collisions, avoids calculation of the time variations of the phase space coordinates of the charged species. The electron behaviour in the cathode region of a glow discharge has been analysed using this method; spatial variations of the energy and angular electron distribution functions, and of the macroscopic electron parameters are discussed.
Authors: J P Boeuf, E Marode
Institution: Supélec
Language: English
Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2082601039