Rekombinasjonstall
Rekombinasjonstall, also known as the recombination coefficient, is a parameter used in plasma physics and astrophysics to describe the rate at which free electrons recombine with ions to form neutral atoms or molecules. This process plays a critical role in determining the ionization balance of plasmas and influences phenomena such as nebular emission, stellar atmospheres, and the interstellar medium.
The recombination process generally encompasses two primary mechanisms: radiative recombination and dielectronic recombination. Radiative recombination occurs
The recombination coefficient is temperature-dependent, often expressed as a function of the electron temperature. Typically, it
In practical applications, recombination coefficients are tabulated for various ions and temperatures, derived from both laboratory
Understanding the recombination coefficient is therefore vital in fields studying ionized gases, aiding in the development