Simulation of Electron Swarm Parameters in CO2, Xe and their mixtures using Boltzmann Equation

Abstract

The Boltzmann transport equation is used to calculate the electron energy distribution function (EEDF) and the transport parameters in pure CO2, Xe and their mixtures. Moreover, the electron swarm parameters are evaluated in the rang
( 1 x 10^-18 < E < 2 X 10^-15 ) V.cm² . These parameters, namely are drift velocity and ionization coefficient. Reported electron cross-section data have been used in the calculation. The calculated distribution function are found to be remarkably non- Maxwillian that have energy variations which reflect the import electron-molecule energy exchange processes the importance of the results obtained from molecular gas discharge lasers is also discussed.