Plasma Debye Length & Sheath Calculator
Fundamental plasma physics: Calculate the electrostatic Debye shielding length ($\lambda_D$), electron plasma frequency ($\omega_{pe}$), Bohm sound speed ($c_s$), and sheath potential drop ($V_s$).
Plasma Density & Temperatures
Glow discharge: 10¹⁶; Tokamak: 10¹⁹–10²⁰
1 eV ≈ 11,604 Kelvin
Ion Species Configuration
Plasma Scales & Sheath Parameters
Debye Length λ_D:
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microns (μm)
Plasma Frequency f_pe:
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GHz (electron oscillation)
Debye Sphere N_D:
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particles / sphere
Bohm Speed c_s:
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km / s (ion sound)
Sheath Drop V_s:
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Volts (floating wall)
Plasma Criterion Check
Collective Behavior ($N_D \gg 1$):
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Angular Plasma Frequency $\omega_{pe}$:
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