Observation of Weak Localization of Light in a Random Medium

19851,249 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Meint P. van Albada · University of Amsterdam

Abstract

We report the observation of weak localization of light in a random medium. In a sample consisting of a highly concentrated suspension of polystyrene particles in water, polarization-dependent enhanced backscattering of laser light was found within a cone of approximately 0.2\ifmmode^\circ\else\textdegree\fi{} (half angle) for the highest concentration.

Topics & Keywords

Random lasers and scattering media Orbital Angular Momentum in Optics Quantum optics and atomic interactions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: Physical Review Letters

Volume 55, Issue 24, pp. 2692-2695

DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.55.2692

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