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NASA NTRS · 19830059300

Electron distribution functions in a current sheet

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Using a novel directional velocity analyzer the electron distribution function f(v,r,t) is measured in a magnetic-field-line reconnection experiment. Runaway electrons are observed inside the current sheet, a result important for transport processes and instabilities.

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Stenzel, R. L., Gekelman, W., Wild, N.. 1983-07-01. Electron distribution functions in a current sheet. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19830059300

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