Abstract
We discuss weak and strong localization of photons in disordered systems. In particular, we review the recent theoretical and experimental developments relating to the following phenomena: (i) the optical Anderson transition; (ii) weak localization and its effect on the optical diffusion constant; (iii) the coherent backscattered peak; (iv) multiply scattered speckle patterns and their similarity to universal conductance fluctuations; (v) ensemble average and time-scales for different systems (random solids versus random liquids); and (vi) dephasing time- contraction due to multiple scattering.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 693-703 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Philosophical Magazine B: Physics of Condensed Matter; Statistical Mechanics, Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Properties |
| Volume | 56 |
| Issue number | 6 |
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| State | Published - Dec 1987 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:It is a pleasure to acknowledge the many discussions with I. Freund, M. Rosenbluh, D. Schmeltzer, I. Edrei and R. Berkovitz. I acknowledge the Israeli-U.S. Binational Foundation for their grant.