Self-consistent formation of electron κ distribution: 1. Theory

Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics

Volumn 111, Issue 9, 2006, Pages

  Yoon, Peter H ^a   Rhee, Tongnyeol ^b   Ryu, Chang Mo ^b  

^a University of Maryland   (United States)

^b Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)   (South Korea)

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EID: 33947502532     PISSN: None     EISSN: 21699402     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1029/2006JA011681     Document Type: Article

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