Contract W911NF-07-1-0205 (University of Central Florida)
Abstract
The project addressed a number of fundamental aspects electromagnetic fields and their applications in inverse scattering problems. The program advanced the understanding of generation, propagation, manipulation and detection of random electromagnetic beams. The research effort comprised theoretical, numerical modeling, and experimental developments. We have demonstrated a new way of analyzing the fluctuations of scattered waves and have shown that individual members of an ensemble of interactions provides means to extract information beyond that available in the ensemble average. This should be of particular interest for remote sensing procedures that rely on multiple exposures or extended time-scales in order to establish robust averages. We have also demonstrated that, in spite of usually being considered a nuisance, media causing intricate scattering can act as efficient linear optical devices. We have shown that, upon calibration, random media can be used as polarimeters with remarkable properties.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 19, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA545936
Entities
People
- Aristide Dogariu
Organizations
- University of Central Florida