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Electrons Trapped in Magnetic Fields

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(2002). Electrons Trapped in Magnetic Fields. In: Plasma Astrophysics. Astrophysics and Space Science Library, vol 279. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47719-X_8

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