When charged particles move in a random magnetic field superposed upon a relatively large constant field, their pitch-angle distribution can be calculated to any desired precision by an iterative approximation procedure. Improved knowledge of the pitch-angle distribution and of the characteristic time for relaxation of anisotropy leads to an accurate expression for the coefficient of diffusion parallel to the mean field. Subject headings: cosmic rays - hydromagnetics - magnetic fields
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