Beckmann, Herbert K.2016-04-212016-04-211960Cloud, Wayne B. "Relaxation phenomena in ionized gases." (1960) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/89181">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/89181</a>.https://hdl.handle.net/1911/89181An analytical solution of one dimensional equilibrium and frozen flow is presented. The "Idealized Recombination Relation" for volume electron-ion recombination is applied to frozen flow to obtain a stepwise solution. Calculations are made on partially ionized helium to illustrate the deviation between a frozen type flow and an equilibrium type flow.47 ppengCopyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.ThesisRICE0218reformatted digitalThesis M.E. 1960 CLOUD