C.2 Definition of symbols

In equations used in this clause, the following definitions of common symbols can be assumed, if not stated in the text:

B – magnetic field in Tesla

ε, ε₀, ε_r - dielectric constant, dielectric constant in vacuum, relative dielectric constant

f – distribution function in m^-6 s^-3

I – current in Amperes (A)

j – current density in A/m²

k – Boltzmann constant, i.e. 1.38×10^-23 JK^-1

m, M – mass in kg

n – density in m^-3

q, e – charge, electron charge in Coulombs

T – Temperature in Kelvin (K)

t – time in seconds

V – potential in volts (V)

v – velocity in ms^-1