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Applying the Boltzmann equation to a He-Cd mixture discharge the electron energy distribution functions, kinetic coefficients and collision frequencies are numerically calculated. Calculations are made for a homogeneous and stationary discharge plasma subjected to an externally applied electric field. The collision processes which have been taken into account are elastic and inelastic collisions of electrons with He and Cd atoms as well as mutual encounters of electrons. In this case the electron energy distribution and all the quantities calculated from it are dependent on the reduced electric field, the ionization degree and the relative cadmium concentration.
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We wish to thank K. Rohlena for helpful discussions during the course of this work and V. Krejčí for the careful reading of the manuscript.
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Vokatý, E., Mašek, K. Glow discharge in rare-gas and metal vapour mixture. Czech J Phys 22, 776–789 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01694856
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