Abstract
We numerically study the statistical distribution of intensity of light transmitted through quasi-one-dimensional random media by varying the dimensionless conductance g and the amount of absorption or gain. A markedly non-Rayleigh distribution is found to be well fitted by the analytical formula of Nieuwenhuizen et al. [Phys. Rev. Lett. 74, 2674 (1995)] with a single parameter g′ . We show that in the passive random system g′ is uniquely related to g , while in amplifying or absorbing random media g′ also depends on the gain or absorption coefficient.
Recommended Citation
A. Yamilov and H. Cao, "Effects of Localization and Amplification on Intensity Distribution of Light Transmitted Through Random Media," Physical Review E, American Physical Society (APS), Jan 2004.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.70.037603
Department(s)
Physics
Sponsor(s)
National Science Foundation (U.S.)
Keywords and Phrases
Intensity of Light; Quasi-One-Dimensional Random Media; Statistical Distribution
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1539-3755; 2470-0045
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2004 American Physical Society (APS), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2004
