Anisotropic weak localization of light: From isotropic scattering to ordered nematic liquid crystals

Anno: 2005

Autori: Sapienza R., Wiersma D., Delande D.

Affiliazione autori: European Lab Nonlinear Spect, I-50019 Florence, Italy;
INFM, I-50019 Florence, Italy;
Lab Kastler Brossel, Paris, France

Abstract: We have performed Monte Carlo simulations of coherent backscattering of vectorial waves in anisotropic Rayleigh media as a preliminary model to approach light scattering in ordered nematic liquid crystals. The cone is anisotropic, consistent with experimental observations and has a shape that is consistent with theory. The role of the penetration length in anisotropic media is discussed.

Giornale/Rivista: MOLECULAR CRYSTALS AND LIQUID CRYSTALS

Volume: 249      Da Pagina: 193  A: 212

Maggiori informazioni: We thank B. van Tiggelen for fruitful discussions, INFM (Project RANDS and Photonics), MIURCofin 2002, and Laboratoire Kastler-Brossel de l’École Normale Supérieure et de l’Université Pierre et Marie Curie, UMR 8552 du CNRS. RS acknowledges support from European Community, Marie Curie Fellowship Contract nr HPMT-CT-2000-00102 and the Fondazione Ing. Aldo Gini.
Parole chiavi: Anisotropy; Computer simulation; Monte Carlo methods; Nematic liquid crystals, Anisotropic media; Coherent backscattering; Penetration length; Light scattering
DOI: 10.1080/15421400590930935

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