Calculating electron mean free path in air and field strength for 80 eV acceleration

HMS-776 · Feb 5, 2010

I can't seem to understand the math. If I have a free electron in air, surrounded by an electric field, how do I determine and calculate the mean free path, the electric field strength, and the distance between plates required to impart an energy of 80 eV to the free electron?

Bob S · Feb 6, 2010

Are you talking about 1 ATM (STP) or something less?

Bob S

Calculating electron mean free path in air and field strength for 80 eV acceleration

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