Does electron gas in metals experience viscosity?

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The discussion centers on the viscosity of electron gas in metals and its comparison to highly charged plasma. It concludes that while the mutual repulsion among electrons in metals prevents viscosity, the interaction with positive ion cores results in electrical resistance. In contrast, highly charged plasma may exhibit turbulence that could mimic viscosity, thereby affecting the resistance of the arc.

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Does electron gas in metals experience viscosity? Also, does highly charged plasma experience viscosity?
 
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Christofer Br said:
Does electron gas in metals experience viscosity? Also, does highly charged plasma experience viscosity?
I would say that the electrons' mutual repulsion in a metal would avoid the analog of viscosity but the interaction with the positive ion cores would be what we call Electrical Resistance.
Not sure about what would happen in a plasma but there could be turbulence which could produce an equivalent to viscosity - modifying the resistance of the arc. ?
 

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