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The phase velocity, ray velocity, and group velocity surfaces for a magneto-ionic medium

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 March 2009

A. D. M. Walker
A. D. M. Walker
Affiliation:
Department of Physics, University of Natal, Durban, 4001, South Africa
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The phase velocity surface for waves propagating in a uniform cold plasma is sometimes misinterpreted as having the shape of a wave-front. A summary is presented of the correct interpretations of the phase velocity, ray velocity, and group velocity surfaces. A full set of computer generated plots of such surfaces are presented. These are intended as an aid to visualization of wave propagation in such a medium.

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Research Article
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Journal of Plasma Physics , Volume 17 , Issue 3 , June 1977 , pp. 467 - 486
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1977

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