Abstract
Two different phase-space models of solitary electron holes are investigated and compared with results from computer simulations of an actual laboratory experiment, carried out in a strongly magnetized, cylindrical plasma column. In the two models, the velocity distribution of the electrons is described by a single waterbag distribution and a modified Maxwellian distribution, respectively. A comparison with the results obtained by a BGK scheme rather than the phase-space model method is also included.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Physica Scripta |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 6 |
Pages (from-to) | 596-605 |
ISSN | 0031-8949 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1985 |