On the Determination of Kappa Distribution Functions from Space Plasma Observations
The velocities of space plasma particles, often follow kappa distribution functions. The kappa index, which labels and governs these distributions, is an important parameter in understanding the plasma dynamics. Space science missions often carry plasma instruments on board which observe the plasma...
Main Authors: | Georgios Nicolaou, George Livadiotis, Robert T. Wicks |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-02-01
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Series: | Entropy |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/22/2/212 |
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