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Plasma Oscillation

When the electrons oscillate in areas of space where plasma exists (e.g. in stars), at the rate determined by it's electron density, the motion of charged particles produces electromagnetic radiation. The wavelength of the radiation is determined by the oscillation frequency.



Manisha Jangam 2007-06-19