On the theory of positron drift in a uniform electric field

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Abstract
The theory of electron drift and longitudinal diffusion in a uniform electric field is extended to positrons. The time- and position-dependent positron current is integrated to give a simple formula for the interpretation of positron drift experiments. The treatment is mathematically exact but neglects the transient attainment of a steady speed distribution of the positrons, and does not attempt to treat the boundary condition rigorously. These approximations are discussed, and justified under certain conditions.

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