Abstract
The two-dimensional problem of electromagneto-thermoelasticity for a homogeneous isotropic perfectly conducting thick plate subjected to a time-dependent heat source is studied in the context of Green and Naghdi theory of thermoelasticity. The normal mode analysis is used to obtain the exact expressions for temperature distribution, thermal stresses, and displacement components. The results are shown graphically to study the effect of Green and Naghdi parameter and the influence of electromagnetic waves. (C) 2009 Published by Elsevier Ltd.