What's an Ion's sound speed (Cs) in a plasma?

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Summary:

Is it the same as Bohm velocity ?

Main Question or Discussion Point

Summary: Is it the same as Bohm velocity ?

Is it the same as Bohm velocity ?

 

[Dr_Nate]

I easily found the equations for the Bohm velocity and ion speed of sound in a plasma. Perhaps you should try putting some numbers into both equations and seeing what you find.