Ionisation Voltage for Passing Down 5mm sq Tube 10mm in Air

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To create a mobile ion cloud in a 5mm square plastic tube over a distance of 10mm in air, one must consider the ionization energy of nitrogen and other relevant molecules. The ions, once ionized, can be moved using an electric field generated by a parallel plate capacitor. Gauss's law can be applied to calculate the electric field between the plates, which can then be used to determine the necessary voltage. Alternatively, experimental methods could also be employed to ascertain the required voltage for ionization. Understanding these principles is crucial for effectively generating and manipulating ion clouds in a controlled environment.
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What voltage would I need to create a mobile ion cloud to pass down a 5mm sq plastic tube a distance of 10mm in air?
 
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Maybe look at the ionization energy of nitrogen or what ever other molecules you need to ionize . And once its ionized it will move in an E field . You could use a parallel plate capacitor to move the ions. You could use Gauss's law to find the E field in between the plates and then get the voltage from that. Or you could determine this experimentally.
 
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