ION-ACOUSTIC SURFACE-WAVES ON A DIELECTRIC-DUSTY PLASMA INTERFACE

The theory of ion-acoustic surface wave propagation on the interface b etween a dusty plasma and a dielectric is presented, Both the constant and variable dust-charge cases are considered, It is found that massi ve negatively charged dust grains can significantly affect the propaga tion and damping of the surface waves. Application of the results to s urface-wave generated plasmas is discussed.