We consider propagation of gravitational waves in a magnetized plasma, using the linearized Maxwell-Vlasov equations coupled to Einstein’s equations. A set of coupled electromagnetic-gravitational wave equations are derived that can be straightforwardly reduced to a single dispersion relation. We demonstrate that there is a number of different resonance effects that can enhance the influence of the plasma on the gravitational waves.

• Received 5 October 2010

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.82.124029