Split operator solution of the time-dependent Maxwell's equations for random scatterers

Qichang C. Su; S. Mandel; S. Menon; R. Grobe

doi:10.1117/12.462558

12 April 2002 Split operator solution of the time-dependent Maxwell's equations for random scatterers

Qichang C. Su, S. Mandel, S. Menon, R. Grobe

Proceedings Volume 4536, International Workshop on Photonics and Imaging in Biology and Medicine; (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.462558
Event: International Workshop on Photonics and Imaging in Biology and Medicine, 2001, Wuhan, China

Abstract

We discuss how a spectral-domain method in combination with a split-operator technique can be used to calculate exact solutions of the time-dependent Maxwell's equations. We apply this technique to study the propagation of a light pulse through an inhomogeneous medium consisting of multiple random scatterers. We investigate the validity of the Boltzmann equation by directly comparing its solution with the ensemble averaged Maxwell solution.

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Qichang C. Su, S. Mandel, S. Menon, and R. Grobe "Split operator solution of the time-dependent Maxwell's equations for random scatterers", Proc. SPIE 4536, International Workshop on Photonics and Imaging in Biology and Medicine, (12 April 2002); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.462558

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