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The Bennett pinch for non-relativistic electrons

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 November 2018

J. E. Allen  and
L. Simons
J. E. Allen
Affiliation:
Blackett Laboratory, Imperial College, London SW7 2AZ, UK OCIAM, Mathematical Institute, Oxford OX2 6GG, UK University College, Oxford OX1 4BH, UK
L. Simons*
Affiliation:
Blackett Laboratory, Imperial College, London SW7 2AZ, UK
*
†Email address for correspondence: ls5115@ic.ac.uk
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Abstract

A theory of the Bennett pinch is presented for the case of non-relativistic electrons. In this way the basic physics of the phenomenon can be clearly demonstrated. The magnetic force acting on the electrons is transmitted to the positive ions via an electrostatic field.

Keywords

Plasma devicesplasma properties
Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Plasma Physics , Volume 84 , Issue 6 , December 2018 , 905840609
Copyright
© Cambridge University Press 2018 

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