Abstract
Scattering of light fields from random collections of particles of different types is considered. A new matrix called pair-structure matrix characterizing the correlations between particles of the same and of different types is introduced. This matrix reduces to the pair-structure factor of scattering collection [Opt. Lett. 34, 1762 (2009)] in the case when the particles in the collection are all of the same type. For illustration of the importance of the new matrix the formula for the degree of coherence of a polychromatic plane wave scattered from a collection of particles of different types is derived.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 5598-5600 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Optics Communications |
Volume | 284 |
Issue number | 24 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2011 |
Keywords
- Collections of particles
- Pair-structure matrix
- Potential scattering
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering