Electron drift velocity in a gas discharge

In summary, electron drift velocity in a gas discharge refers to the average velocity of electrons as they move through a gas when subjected to an electric field. This velocity is influenced by factors such as the electric field strength, gas pressure, and temperature. As the electric field increases, the drift velocity rises, allowing for better conductivity and ionization of the gas. Understanding this phenomenon is crucial for applications in plasma physics, gas lasers, and various electronic devices.
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Is the drift velocity of gas' free electrons during the gas discharge higher than the one of the conductor's electron fliquid while the voltages supplied to these two substances are the same?
 
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The lightest particle in the gas discharge will be electrons. It is probable that electrons will be accelerated to higher velocities than ions in the gas discharge, or electrons in the conductors.
 

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