Backscattered Stokes Parameters from a Semi-Infinite Rayleigh-Scattering Medium Exposed to a Laser
Abstract
The backscattered radiation from medium exposed to a polarized laser beam is the focus of this work. In a previous study, the spatially-varying reflection matrix for a Rayleigh scattering, semi-infinite medium exposed to a normally directed, Gaussian beam was analyzed. The method of analysis was the integral transform method and a modified Ambarzumian's method. In this study, the spatially-varying reflection matrix is used to produce the distribution of backscattered radiation emergent from the medium for linearly and circularly polarized incident radiation. A circularly polarized incident beam produces a radially-varying distribution, while a linearly polarized beam produces a distribution that has both radial and azimuthal variation. Graphical results are presented, and comparisons are made to limiting values and experimental observations.
Recommended Citation
A. L. Crosbie and D. W. Mueller, "Backscattered Stokes Parameters from a Semi-Infinite Rayleigh-Scattering Medium Exposed to a Laser," Proceedings of the 44th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit (2006, Reno, NV), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Jan 2006.
Meeting Name
44th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit (2006: Jan. 9-12, Reno, NV)
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Azimuthal Variation; Backscattering; Gaussian Beam; Laser Applications; Light Polarization; Parameter Estimation; Polarization; Polarized Laser; Rayleigh Scattering
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2006 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
12 Jan 2006
