Reasons for the formation of incoherent additional microwaves in fresh ice under plastic deformation

Abstract

It is supposed that incoherent additional waves that appear in fresh ice in the microwave range are associated with the spontaneous decomposition of an unstable phase. This decomposition produces periodic phases. The unstable phase may result from the plastic deformation of the ice, from vapor condensation on a cold substrate, or from other effects causing spinodals. Experimental data obtained for millimeter and centimeter waves have been presented that support the above supposition regarding the formation of the incoherent additional waves.