Probes in a Plasma from a Gas Dynamic Point of View with Application to the Problem of Satellite Charging.

摘要

Probe theory for probes in a plasma usually involve a kinetic theory approach. In the present report, the author uses gas dynamics (that is, continuum theory) as an approach to probe theory. Simpler expressions are obtained than in kinetic theory approaches. Application is made to the theory of satellite charging at various altitudes.