Electron Spin Resonance Absorption in Metals. II. Theory of Electron Diffusion and the Skin Effect

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Abstract
The theory of paramagnetic resonance absorption by the conduction electrons in a metal is worked out, taking into account the diffusion of the electrons in and out of the thin skin into which the radio-frequency field penetrates. Calculations are carried through in detail for the case of a flat metal plate. It is found that the diffusion has no marked effect on the width of the resonance absorption line, but has a radical effect on the shape of the line. In particular, for a piece of metal thick compared to the skin depth and with a relaxation time long compared to the diffusion time, the line is antisymmetrical about its center and has an unusual characteristic shape.