Plasma Frequency

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Plasma Frequency

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The natural frequency for motion of electrons in a plasma. The

plasma frequency Missing Image:img src="SP7_p_files/plasfreq.gif"where e is charge on the electron; m

is mass of the electron; and N is number of electrons per cubic centimeter. See critical frequency. </dd>

References

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