Magnetoionic Theory

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Magnetoionic Theory

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The theory of propagation of electromagnetic radiation through a medium containing ions in the presence of an external magnetic field. </dd>
It applies to the propagation of radio waves in the ionosphere, and provides theoretical relationships among such aspects of the subject as the index of refraction, radiofrequency, free-electron density, electron collision frequency, the earth's magnetic field (components relative to the direction of propagation), the nature of polarization, etc. See magnetic double refraction. [[/a>|/a> ]]

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This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use