Virtual optical experiment: Characterizing the coherent effects of light scattering through macroscopic random media
Journal
Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, Part 1: Regular Papers and Short Notes and Review Papers
Journal Volume
46
Journal Issue
12
Pages
7966-7969
Date Issued
2007
Author(s)
Abstract
A virtual optical experiment is established by implementing the pseudospectral time-domain technique with parallel computing resources. This numerical platform is grid-based and enables simulation of light scattering by an arbitrary geometry of macroscopic dimensions. Based upon Maxwell's equations, the proposed numerical platform simulates an idealized light scattering experiment in a practically noiseless environment with controllable variables. In this manuscript, we investigate the angular and spectral light scattering characteristics of a cluster of coated dielectric cylinders. Specific results suggest that microscopic structural details is correlated to macroscopic scattering characteristics. © 2007 The Japan Society of Applied Physics.
Subjects
Coherent light scattering; Maxwell's equations; Random media
Other Subjects
Coherent light; Light scattering; Maxwell equations; Numerical analysis; Coherent light scattering; Random media; Optical engineering
Type
journal article