We have observed angular anisotropy in weak localization of light from highly scattering, orientationallyordered, nematic liquid crystals. This demonstration of angular anisotropy in a multiplescatteringinterference phenomenon was facilitated by a light scattering instrument with extraordinaryangular resolution. The measured anisotropies were consistent with a simple model of coherentbackscattering generalized for propagation-direction dependent mean free paths.

Anisotropic weak localization of light

Wiersma D
2004

Abstract

We have observed angular anisotropy in weak localization of light from highly scattering, orientationallyordered, nematic liquid crystals. This demonstration of angular anisotropy in a multiplescatteringinterference phenomenon was facilitated by a light scattering instrument with extraordinaryangular resolution. The measured anisotropies were consistent with a simple model of coherentbackscattering generalized for propagation-direction dependent mean free paths.
2004
INFM (attivo dal 18/11/1923 al 31/12/2021)
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