Dispersion of linear waves in quantum plasmas

The dispersion of linear waves in a uniform cold quantum plasma is derived using the quantum hydrodynamic equations with the magnetic field of the Wigner-Poisson system. The dispersion of the Langmuir wave becomes whistler-like due to quantum effects and, therefore, the Langmuir wave can propagate in a cold plasma. It is also found that quantum effects do not affect the dispersion of the left-handed, right-handed, and ordinary waves. © 2007 American Institute of Physics.