Numerical investigation of the ion temperature effects on magnetized DC plasma sheath

The properties of a magnetized plasma sheath with finite ion temperature is considered. The effects of the external magnetic field and the ion temperature on the sheath parameters are examined. It is found that by increasing the ion temperature and the magnetic field strength there is an increase in the positive space charge and the ion energy and a decrease in the sheath thickness. Furthermore, the ion temperature has a direct effect on the ion flux toward the wall.