Donna asks…How is the k vector related to the index of refraction?I know k is a vector, bu how does it relate to the index of refraction?
This is for plasma physics, specifically whistler wavesNancy answers:K is called the angular wave number. It is defined such that its magnitude is 2*Pi/lambda, where lambda is wavelength.
Do realize that the formula v=lambda*f must relate frequency to wavelength and wavespeed. Recall index of refraction is defined as n = c/v.
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