Scattering and Localization of Classical Waves in Random Media

Scattering and Localization of Classical Waves in Random Media
Author: Ping Sheng
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 660
Release: 1990
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9789971505394

The past decade has witnessed breakthroughs in the understanding of the wave localization phenomena and its implications for wave multiple scattering in inhomogeneous media. This book brings together review articles written by noted researchers in this field in a tutorial manner so as to give the readers a coherent picture of its status. It would be valuable both as an up-to-date reference for active researchers as well as a readable source for students looking to gain an understanding of the latest results.

Introduction to Wave Scattering, Localization and Mesoscopic Phenomena

Introduction to Wave Scattering, Localization and Mesoscopic Phenomena
Author: Ping Sheng
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 341
Release: 2006-08-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3540291563

Waves represent an important topic of study in physics, mathematics, and engineering. This volume is a resource book for those interested in understanding the physics underlying nanotechnology and mesoscopic phenomena. It aims to bridge the gap between the textbooks and research frontiers in wave related topics.

Multiple Scattering

Multiple Scattering
Author: P. A. Martin
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 13
Release: 2006-08-03
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 0521865549

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Seismic Wave Propagation and Scattering in the Heterogenous Earth

Seismic Wave Propagation and Scattering in the Heterogenous Earth
Author: Haruo Sato
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2008-12-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3540896236

Seismic waves – generated both by natural earthquakes and by man-made sources – have produced an enormous amount of information about the Earth's interior. In classical seismology, the Earth is modeled as a sequence of uniform horizontal layers (or sperical shells) having different elastic properties and one determines these properties from travel times and dispersion of seismic waves. The Earth, however, is not made of horizontally uniform layers, and classic seismic methods can take large-scale inhomogeneities into account. Smaller-scale irregularities, on the other hand, require other methods. Observations of continuous wave trains that follow classic direct S waves, known as coda waves, have shown that there are heterogeneities of random size scattered randomly throughout the layers of the classic seismic model. This book focuses on recent developments in the area of seismic wave propagation and scattering through the randomly heterogeneous structure of the Earth, with emphasis on the lithosphere. The presentation combines information from many sources to present a coherent introduction to the theory of scattering in acoustic and elastic materials and includes analyses of observations using the theoretical methods developed.

Random Media

Random Media
Author: George Papanicolaou
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1461387256

This IMA Volume in Mathematics and its Applications RANDOM MEDIA represents the proceedings of a workshop which was an integral part of the 1984-85 IMA program on STOCHASTIC DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS We are grateful to the Scientific Committee: Daniel Stroock (Chairman) \~ende 11 Fl emi ng Theodore Harris Pierre-Louis Lions Steven Orey George Papanicolaou for planning and implementing an exciting and stimulating year-long program. We especi ally thank George Papani col aOIJ for organi zi ng a workshop which produced fruitful interactions between mathematicians and scientists from both academia and industry. George R. Sell Hans I~ei nherger PREFACE During September 1985 a workshop on random media was held at the Institute for Mathematics and its Applications at the University of Minnesota. This was part of the program for the year on Probability and Stochastic Processes at IMA. The main objective of the workshop was to bring together researchers who work in a broad area including applications and mathematical methodology. The papers in this volume give an idea of what went on and they also represent a cross section of problems and methods that are currently of interest.

Optical Thin Films and Coatings

Optical Thin Films and Coatings
Author: Angela Piegari
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 862
Release: 2018-06-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0081020996

Optical Thin Films and Coatings: From Materials to Applications, Second Edition, provides an overview of thin film materials and their properties, design and manufacture across a wide variety of application areas. Sections explore their design and manufacture and their unconventional features, including the scattering properties of random structures in thin films, optical properties at short wavelengths, thermal properties and color effects. Other chapters focus on novel materials, including organic optical coatings, surface multiplasmonics, optical thin films containing quantum dots, and optical coatings, including laser components, solar cells, displays and lighting, and architectural and automotive glass. The book presents a technical resource for researchers and engineers working with optical thin films and coatings. It is also ideal for professionals in the security, automotive, space and other industries who need an understanding of the topic. - Provides thorough review of applications of optical coatings including laser components, solar cells, glazing, displays and lighting - One-stop reference that addresses deposition techniques, properties, and applications of optical thin films and coatings - Novel methods, suggestions for analysis, and applications makes this a valuable resource for experts in the field as well

Scattering of Electromagnetic Waves

Scattering of Electromagnetic Waves
Author: Leung Tsang
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 732
Release: 2004-04-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0471463787

A timely and authoritative guide to the state of the art of wave scattering Scattering of Electromagnetic Waves offers in three volumes a complete and up-to-date treatment of wave scattering by random discrete scatterers and rough surfaces. Written by leading scientists who have made important contributions to wave scattering over three decades, this new work explains the principles, methods, and applications of this rapidly expanding, interdisciplinary field. It covers both introductory and advanced material and provides students and researchers in remote sensing as well as imaging, optics, and electromagnetic theory with a one-stop reference to a wealth of current research results. Plus, Scattering of Electromagnetic Waves contains detailed discussions of both analytical and numerical methods, including cutting-edge techniques for the recovery of earth/land parametric information. The three volumes are entitled respectively Theories and Applications, Numerical Simulation, and Advanced Topics. In the second volume, Numerical Simulations, Leung Tsang (University of Washington) Jin Au Kong (MIT), Kung-Hau Ding (Air Force Research Lab), and Chi On Ao (MIT) cover: * Layered media simulations * Rough surface and volume scattering simulations * Dense media models and simulations * Electromagnetic scattering by discrete scatterers and a buried object * Scattering by vertical cylinders above a surface * Electromagnetic waves scattering by vegetation * Computational methods and programs used for performing various simulations

Multiple Scattering of Light by Particles

Multiple Scattering of Light by Particles
Author: Michael I. Mishchenko
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 520
Release: 2006-04-27
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780521834902

This monograph on multiple scattering of light by small particles is an ideal resource for science professionals, engineers, and graduate students.