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Propagation and reflection of an electromagnetic wave in a hot inhomogeneous plasma

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Using the WKB method a local dispersion equation of a right-hand circularly polarized wave and an expression for its electric field are derived, the wave having frequency smaller than the electron cyclotron frequency and propagating in a hot inhomogeneous plasma. The density gradient of the plasma is constant and parallel to an external magnetostatic field. Further the reflection coefficient of this wave is derived.

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  1. Institute of Plasma Physics, Czechosl. Acad. Sci., Nademlýnská 600, Praha 9, Czechoslovakia

    V. A. Petržílka & J. Preinhaelter

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  1. V. A. Petržílka
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Stimulating discussions with Dr. J. Václavík are gratefully acknowledged.

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Petržílka, V.A., Preinhaelter, J. Propagation and reflection of an electromagnetic wave in a hot inhomogeneous plasma. Czech J Phys 21, 1064–1070 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01690920

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