The scattering of light by dielectric particles
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1572-946X
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Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
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Physics
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Abstract We consider homogeneous particles with a frequency-dependent index of refractionn =n′ +in″ = 1 +β(ω), ∣β(ω)∣≪1, in an outer electromagnetic field. From general considerations we derive an expression for the total scattering cross-section of these particles. We calculate the efficiency factor for the sphere, the infinite circular cylinder, and for an ellipsoidal particle with the main axesa=1,b=2,c=1. In contrast with the ray approximation, the present method can be used to calculate the polarization of the scattered light from ellipsoids.
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