 Bjerrum length (source code)

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= Bjerrum length
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For a chosen reference charge $q$, the separation at which its Coulomb interaction energy equals $k_BT$. The charge-$q$ convention is $\ell_B=q^2/(4\pi\epsilon_{\rm abs}k_BT)$ in SI, or $\ell_B=\beta q^2/\epsilon$ in <Gaussian units>. The commonly tabulated value uses the elementary charge; changing <counterion> valence requires tracking that reference convention. It sets the strength of <counterion condensation>.

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