What Formula Should I Use to Calculate Hydrogen Plasma Resistivity at 1 keV?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the resistivity of hydrogen plasma at 1 keV using specific formulas. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding the relationship between conductivity (σ) and resistivity (η) in conducting media. The relevant formula is referenced from the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center's introductory plasma physics resources. For accurate calculations, users are directed to consult the provided links for detailed explanations and examples.

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Hello. I didn't count examples about plasma at school. Never yet. I'm trying it study on my own. I do not know what to do with a few examples. I do not know which formula to use. I give here one of them.

Calculate the resistivity of hydrogen plasma at 1 keV.

How can I do it?
 
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Numeriprimi said:
Hello. I didn't count examples about plasma at school. Never yet. I'm trying it study on my own. I do not know what to do with a few examples. I do not know which formula to use. I give here one of them.

Calculate the resistivity of hydrogen plasma at 1 keV.

How can I do it?
How does one define resistivity, or it's reciprocal, conductivity?

"for a conducting medium we define the conductivity, σ, or resistivity, η, by . . . . "

See - http://silas.psfc.mit.edu/introplasma/chap3.html#tth_sEc3.5.2 (3.139)

More generally - http://silas.psfc.mit.edu/introplasma/index.html
 

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