Double layer formation at the interface of complex plasmas

Journal Article · Fri Aug 15 00:00:00 EDT 2008 · Physics of Plasmas

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2966119· OSTI ID:21120485

Yaroshenko, V V; Thoma, M H; Thomas, H M; Morfill, G E ^[1]

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1. Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics, 85741 Garching (Germany)

Necessary conditions are formulated for the generation of a double layer at the interface of a complex plasma and a particle-free electron-ion plasma in a weakly collisional discharge. Examples are calculated for realistic observed complex plasmas, and it is shown that situations of both ''smooth'' transitions and 'sharp' transitions can exist. The model can explain the abrupt boundaries observed.

• OSTI ID: 21120485
• Journal Information: Physics of Plasmas, Vol. 15, Issue 8; Other Information: DOI: 10.1063/1.2966119; (c) 2008 American Institute of Physics; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1070-664X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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