get_electron_saturation_current

plasmapy.diagnostics.langmuir.get_electron_saturation_current(probe_characteristic)[source]

Obtain an estimate of the electron saturation current corresponding to the obtained plasma potential.

Parameters:: probe_characteristic (Characteristic) – The probe characteristic that is being analyzed.
Returns:: I_es – Estimate of the electron saturation current in units convertible to A.
Return type:: Quantity

Notes

The function get_plasma_potential is used to obtain an estimate of the plasma potential. The corresponding electron saturation current is returned.