Bohm diffusion

Bohm diffusion is a concept in plasma physics describing how charged particles, like electrons and ions, spread out across magnetic fields more rapidly than simple diffusion predicts. Unlike normal diffusion, which depends mostly on particle collisions, Bohm diffusion suggests that turbulence and chaotic magnetic fluctuations cause particles to wander more efficiently. This results in a diffusion rate that increases proportionally with the magnetic field's strength and the particles' temperature. Understanding Bohm diffusion is important for controlling plasma behavior in fusion reactors and astrophysical environments, where magnetic fields influence how particles move and energy is transported.