It is shown that fluctuating charge spots and local electric fields of up to 106 V/m and higher can form on a dielectric surface exposed to charged particle flows. A… Click to show full abstract
It is shown that fluctuating charge spots and local electric fields of up to 106 V/m and higher can form on a dielectric surface exposed to charged particle flows. A stochastic differential equation describing the dynamics of these fluctuations is derived.
               
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