Electron Skin Depth

The depth to which electromagnetic radiation penetrates a plasma, also called the plasma skin depth.

Electron skin depths for quiet Sun (Model 1001; blue), facula (1005; red), and umbra (1006; green).

• Model 1001 Electron Skin Depths   (quiet Sun region)
• Model 1005 Electron Skin Depths   (strong facular region)
• Model 1006 Electron Skin Depths   (sunspot umbra)

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