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=== Plasma Formation and Equilibrium === Plasma formation involves the ionization of neutral atoms or molecules, leading to the generation of charged particles. Equilibrium in plasma is achieved when the rates of particle creation and loss balance, resulting in stable plasma conditions. Equations governing plasma formation and equilibrium include: * '''Saha equation''': <math>\frac{{n_i n_e}}{{n_a}} = \frac{{2}}{n} \left(\frac{{2 \pi m_e k T}}{{h^2}}\right)^{\frac{{3}}{2}} e^{\frac{{-E_i}}{{kT}}}</math> ** Purpose: Describes ionization equilibrium, particularly useful in astrophysical and fusion research contexts. * '''Boltzmann distribution''': <math>n_i = n_0 e^{-\frac{{E_i}}{{kT}}}</math> ** Purpose: Governs the population distribution of different energy levels in a plasma, aiding in understanding thermal equilibrium and particle behavior. * '''Particle conservation equations''': <math>\frac{{\partial n_i}}{{\partial t}} + \nabla \cdot (\mathbf{v}_i n_i) = \sum R_{ij} - \sum L_{ij}</math> ** Purpose: Describes changes in particle number over time, essential for understanding plasma evolution and stability.
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