The dispersion and attenuation of helicon waves in a cylindrical plasma-filled wave-guide
Abstract
The dispersion equation for helicon waves in a plasma-filled wave-guide is derived. The relation between the solution and the quasi-static modes of Trivelpiece & Gould is discussed. An approximate dispersion relation, appropriate for cases where Ωe ν ω, is obtained allowing the real and imaginary parts of the propagation constant to be expressed very simply in a normalized form. Curves are presented for this approximation.
- Publication:
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Journal of Plasma Physics
- Pub Date:
- June 1968
- DOI:
- 10.1017/S0022377800003792
- Bibcode:
- 1968JPlPh...2..283F