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Assuming that each atom of copper contributes one free electron and that the low frequency...

Assuming that each atom of copper contributes one free electron and that the low frequency conductivity σ is about 6 ×107 mhos/meter, show that ν ≈ 4 × 10 13 s –1. Using this value of ν, show that the conductivity is almost real for ω < 10 11 s –1. For ω = 10 8 s–1 calculate the complex dielectric constant and compare its value with the one obtained for infra-red frequencies.

It may be noted that for small frequencies, only one of the electrons of a copper atom can be considered to be free. On the other hand, for X-ray frequencies all the electrons may be assumed to be free (see Problems 7.10, 7.11 and 7.12). Discuss the validity of the above argument.

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