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Experimental studies of the large Debye length probe theory in a continuum plasma

Journal Article · · J. Appl. Phys.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.323571· OSTI ID:5347499
The Laplace limit probe theory for continuum plasmas, i.e., probe theory under the condition r/sub p//lambda/sub D/..-->..0, where r/sub p/ is probe radius and lambda/sub D/ is Debye length, has been experimentally studied. The results show that the application limit of this theory is r/sub p//lambda/sub D/=0.44 for a spherical probe and r/sub p//lambda/sub D/=0.23 for a cylindrical probe.
Research Organization:
Department of Electrical Engineering, Musashi Institute of Technology, Tamazutsumi, Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
OSTI ID:
5347499
Journal Information:
J. Appl. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Appl. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 48:12; ISSN JAPIA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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