Question: [2.] Consider a model of a solid where electrons are attached to stationary ions by a spring of spring constant x, so that each

[2.] Consider a model of a solid where electrons are attached to stationary ions by a spring of spring 

[2.] Consider a model of a solid where electrons are attached to stationary ions by a spring of spring constant x, so that each electron has a resonant frequency wo = k/m. Assume there are # electrons per unit volume (and an equal number of positively charged ions per unit volume, but the ions are too massive to move in response to the wave electric and magnetic fields). The equation of motion for an electron in this system would then be: in d di =-**- eE (a) Find the current density = -ned that arises in the material in the presence of an electromagnetic plane wave, E = R(Es(7) exp(-iwt)) Assume the electron position 7 and velocity have the same time behavior as the plane wave: 7 = R (7o exp(-iwt)} 5 = R ( exp(iwt)) (Hint: approach this problem using Fourier notation.)

Step by Step Solution

3.36 Rating (149 Votes )

There are 3 Steps involved in it

1 Expert Approved Answer
Step: 1 Unlock

Solution Using Fourier notation to find the current ... View full answer

blur-text-image
Question Has Been Solved by an Expert!

Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts

Step: 2 Unlock
Step: 3 Unlock

Students Have Also Explored These Related Physics Questions!