Electromagnetic wave scattering and resonances in a complex plasma

• Published in: Advances in physics: X Vol. 2; no. 2; pp. 462 - 480
• Main Authors: Vladimirov, S. V., Ishihara, O.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Taylor & Francis 04.03.2017; Taylor & Francis Ltd; Taylor & Francis Group
• Subjects: 52.25.Mq - dielectric properties of plasmas; 52.25.Os - emission, absorption, and scattering of electromagnetic radiation in plasmas; 52.27.Lw - dusty or complex plasmas; 52.40.Db Electromagnetic (nonlaser) radiation interactions with plasma; Dielectric properties; Dust; Dusty plasma; Dusty plasmas; Electromagnetic radiation; electromagnetic waves; Laboratories; Open access; Phase transitions; Physics; Plasma; plasma crystals; Propagation; Resonance scattering; Solar system; wave resonances and cut-offs; Wave scattering; New York; Russia
• ISSN: 2374-6149; 2374-6149
• DOI: 10.1080/23746149.2017.1316518

The electromagnetic wave propagation in a complex plasma containing macroparticle inclusions (dust) is reviewed. We focus on two classes of phenomena due to the presence of dust: (1), collection of plasma electrons and ions by macroparticle inclusions and related modification of dielectric properties, and (2), surface plasmon resonances on the macroparticle surfaces and their effect on electromagnetic wave propagation. It is demonstrated that the presence of these phenomena can significantly modify plasma electromagnetic properties by introducing additional (charging) damping, modifying field distributions near macroparticles, and leading to resonances and cut-offs in the effective permittivity. The conditions to observe such phenomena in laboratory dusty plasma and/or space (cosmic) dusty plasmas are discussed.