An Investigation of the Distribution of Radiation Scattered by Optical Surfaces
Abstract
The direct application of Fourier transform theory to the problem of surface scatter allows the well-known techniques of linear systems theory to be applied to the scattering process. For surfaces with well-behaved statistics, this approach results in a linear, shift-invariant scattering function that does not change shape with variations in the angle of incidence. The apparatus and technique used for measuring the scattered light distribution from a variety of optical surfaces as a function of angle of incidence is discussed, and the results of experimental measurements are presented and compared with theoretical predictions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA020685
Entities
People
- James E. Harvey
- Roland V. Shack
Organizations
- University of Arizona