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First-flight escape from spheres with R(-2) density distributionEnergy-independent first-flight transport kernels are evaluated for a spherical region with an R(-2) density distribution. The uncollided angular-flux distribution is obtained and integrated for a source distribution that is proportional to the density to give the uncollided emitted particle flux and current density. These are useful for the calculation of mass, energy, and momentum carried away by fast particles born in the medium. The data are relevant to estimate escape from weakly bound atmospheres such as comet comae, dilute circumstellar envelopes, and some unconfined laboratory plasmas.
Document ID
19840057144
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Huebner, W. F.
(Max-Planck-Inst. fuer Physik und Astrophysik Garching, Germany)
Keady, J. J.
(Max-Planck-Institut fuer Physik und Astrophysik Garching, Germany)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1984
Publication Information
Publication: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Volume: 135
Issue: 1, Ju
ISSN: 0004-6361
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Accession Number
84A39931
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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