Dispersion Relations
The dispersion relation can be written as an expression for the frequency (squared), but it is also common to write it as an expression for the index of refraction ck/ω (squared).
conditions | dispersion relation | name |
---|---|---|
light wave | ||
O wave | ||
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X wave | |
(right circ. pol.) | R wave (whistler mode) | |
(left circ. pol.) | L wave |
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