It has been shown that the LTE distribution can be partial. For example, LTE can be verified for the levels close to ionization threshold [7] (e.g., 5p levels and higher, in argon plasma): such plasmas are pLTE (partial LTE).
It has been shown that the LTE distribution can be partial.For example, LTE can be verified for the levels close toionization threshold [7] (e.g., 5p levels and higher, in argonplasma): such plasmas are pLTE (partial LTE).