Theory of ion-matrix-sheath dynamics

The time evolution of a one-dimensional, uni-polar ion sheath (an “ion matrix sheath”) is investigated. The analytical solutions for the ion-fluid and Poisson’s equations are found for an arbitrary time dependence of the wall-applied negative potential. In the case that the wall potential is large and remains constant after its ramp-up application, the explicit time dependencies of the sheath’s parameters during the initial stage of the process are given. The characteristic rate of approaching the stationary state, satisfying the Child–Langmuir law, is determined.

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