Plasma Parameter: Ion Skin Depth

Ion Skin Depth

$\delta_{p} = 2.28 \times10^7 \ n_p^{-0.5} \ \ \mathrm{cm}$

where n_p is proton density in cm^-3.

Proton skin depths for the quiet Sun (Model 1001; blue), faculae (1005; red), and umbra (1006; green).

Model 1005 Ion Skin Depths (strong facular region)

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