A kinetic trajectory simulation model for magnetized plasma sheath

The plasma-sheath region in an oblique magnetic field has been studied using a kinetic trajectory simulation model. It has been observed that the magnetized plasma-sheath region has two distinct regions: magnetic field dominant region lying close to the sheath entrance and electric field dominant region (almost no effect of magnetic field) lying close to the wall. The particle densities and potential decrease as we move towards the wall, which becomes prominent as the strength and obliqueness of the magnetic field increase. Our results agree well with previous works from other models and hence, we expect our model to provide a basis for studying all types of magnetized plasmas, using the kinetic approach. (paper)