Irodov Problem 5.201

Physics · electromagnetism · optics

Problem

An electromagnetic wave of frequency co propagates in dilute plasma. The free electron concentration in plasma is equal to no. Neglecting the interaction of the wave and plasma ions, find: (a) the frequency dependence of plasma permittivity; (b) how the phase velocity of the electromagnetic wave depends on its wavelength X in plasma.

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