Introduction to Electrodynamics · Problem 9.25

Potentials and Fields — David J. Griffiths

Physics · anomalous-dispersion-width

Problem

Find the width of the anomalous dispersion region for the case of a single resonance at frequency ω0\omega_0. Assume γ≪ω0\gamma \ll \omega_0. Show that the index of refraction assumes its maximum and minimum values at points where the absorption coefficient is at half-maximum.

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