Studies in Statistical Optics - Theory & Application

Abstract

Our research has been concerned with statistical properties of radiation in scattering processes which resulted in publications dealing with coherence effects in Mie scattering. We generalized the well-known Gouy phase anomaly from stigmatic to astigmatic beams. We extended the theory of refraction and reflection of electromagnetic beams of any state of spatial coherence. We presented new results relating to the concept of purity and introduced the concept of polarization purity. We analyzed spectral changes of stochastic beams, generated on deterministic media. Propagation of light beams through multi-layered stratified media was studied. Also, effects of scattering on cross-spectral purity of light was studied.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 29, 2015
Accession Number
ADA621170

Entities

People

  • Emil Wolf

Organizations

  • University of Rochester

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Computer Science
  • Diffraction
  • Electronic Mail
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Shift
  • Mie Scattering
  • New York
  • Optics
  • Physics
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Reflection
  • Refraction
  • Scattering
  • Scientific Research

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Spectroscopy.
  • Theoretical Analysis.