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Group velocity dispersion and normal, anomalous dispersion?

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From my understanding, normal and anomalous dispersion are because the phase velocity is a function of k so it is different for different components of a group so the group will spread out over time.

So whats group velocity dispersion? Is it the same affect (dispersion/ spreading out) because of the group velocities being different? But if the group velocities are different wouldn't the phase velocities be too?

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Please help me understand!

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