The skin effect is the tendency of an alternating electric current (AC) to distribute itself within a conductor such that the current density is greater near the surface of the conductor than it is at its core. This occurs because the electromagnetic field generated by the alternating current interacts with the conductors’ electrons, causing them to move toward the surface of the conductor.
The skin effect is caused by the skin effect, which is the tendency of an alternating electric current (AC) to distribute itself within a conductor such that the current density is greater near the surface of the conductor than it is at its core. This occurs because the electromagnetic field generated by the alternating current interacts with the conductors’ electrons, causing them to move toward the surface of the conductor.
The skin effect is a major factor in the design of electrical power distribution systems, as it limits the amount of current that can flow through a given conductor. It also affects the impedance of a circuit, and can cause losses due to resistance at high frequencies. The skin effect can be mitigated by using special conductor designs, or by using AC with lower frequencies.
