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Theoretical Analysis of the Acceleration of Runaway Electron within the Earth’s Atmosphere


Akande P. I[1]., UMAHI, A. E.[2] , Nwosibe Patrick O.[3]
PAge NO 198-203


Abstract

The acceleration of runaway electron within the Earth’s atmosphere is the focus of this work. And
we based our concentration on the use of mathematical analysis to examine the focus of this work
within the non-relativistic region of the earth’s atmosphere. This is done by using the equation of a
cold electron. This equation is examined with consideration to the frictional force which the
electrons undergo in the presence of electric field in the atmosphere.The effect of force on these
electrons is also examined. The result shows that the rate of collisions of the electrons increases as
the velocity decreases. And this could slow down some atmospheric processes within the nonrelativistic
region of the atmosphere. Hence, the spontaneous processes may not adiqeutly occur
within this region of the Earth’s atmosphere.


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