Derived Parameter: Ion Inertial Length

Ion Inertial Length

The scale over which the proton distribution function can change substantially.

$R_p = \frac{\upsilon_A}{\omega _{pi}} \ \ \mathrm{cm}$

where υ_A is in cm/sec, and ω_pi is in Hz.

Values of proton inertial length for quiet Sun (Model 1001; blue), facula (1005; red), and umbra (1006; green).

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