Generation of electron-positron pairs in runaway breakdown

Authors
Gurevich, AV Carlson, HC Medvedev, YV Zybin, KP
Citation
Av. Gurevich et al., Generation of electron-positron pairs in runaway breakdown, PHYS LETT A, 275(1-2), 2000, pp. 101-108
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
PHYSICS LETTERS A
ISSN journal
03759601 → ACNP
Volume
275
Issue
1-2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
101 - 108
Database
ISI
SICI code
0375-9601(20001002)275:1-2<101:GOEPIR>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
The full kinetic theory of runaway breakdown for electrons at high energy r ange is developed. The theory takes into account both ionization and bremss trahlung processes. The electron-positron pairs generation is studied. The possibility to observe e(+)e(-) annihilation line during intensive discharg es in atmosphere is predicted. (C) 2000 Published by Elsevier Science B.V.