Physical Constants in SI
A.7 Cross sections for helium and nitrogen [8,9]
Rate coefficients are in [m3/s] unless noted otherwise. Te is electron temperature in [eV], T is the neutral temperature in [K].
Full summary of reaction rates for helium/oxygen plasma can be found in Ref. [10].
A compilation of mathematical and scientific formulas, physical parameters pertinent to a variety of plasma regimes, ranging from laboratory devices to astrophysical objects, can be found in NRL Plasma Formulary [11]. This booklet has been the mini-Bible of plasma physicists for the past 25 years.
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