Localization of photons in disordered systems

M. Kaveh

doi:10.1080/13642818708215303

Localization of photons in disordered systems

M. Kaveh

Department of Physics - at Bar-Ilan University

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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
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
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/13642818708215303
State	Published - Dec 1987

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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.

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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.

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Israeli-U.S. Binational Foundation

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