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An approximate theory is developed of the breakdown characteristics of a coaxial diode in an axial magnetic field, taking into account the effects of elastic collisions. It is assumed that the electron moves in a constant electric field between collisions and thus the theory is valid only in the appropriate range of magnetic field and voltage. Estimates of transit time and of space-charge effects are also made. Measurements in the pressure range 10 −3 to 10 −9 mm. Hg are in general agreement with the theory.
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P. A. Redhead (1958) studied this question.
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