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Vlasov equation  

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  • The Vlasov equation is a differential equation describing time evolution of the distribution function of plasma consisting of charged particles with long-range interaction, e.g. Coulomb. The equation was first suggested for description of plasma by Anatoly Vlasov in 1938 and later discussed by him in detail in a monograph. (Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vlasov_equation)

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