scholarly journals Dynamics of random laser and coherent backscattering of light from ZnO amplifying random medium

2007 ◽  
Vol 91 (24) ◽  
pp. 241110 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Sun ◽  
Z. R. Qiu ◽  
H. M. Su ◽  
X. D. Zhang ◽  
Z. Q. Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Random Medium ◽  
Random Laser ◽  
Coherent Backscattering

scholarly journals Coherent backscattering effect on wave dynamics in a random medium

2000 ◽  
Vol 52 (5) ◽  
pp. 518-524 ◽  
Author(s):  
H Schomerus ◽  
K. J. H. van Bemmel ◽  
C. W. J Beenakker
Keyword(s):  
Random Medium ◽  
Coherent Backscattering ◽  
Wave Dynamics

scholarly journals Coherent backscattering of light by an anisotropic biological network

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 20180050 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gianni Jacucci ◽  
Olimpia D. Onelli ◽  
Antonio De Luca ◽  
Jacopo Bertolotti ◽  
Riccardo Sapienza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Refractive Index ◽  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Optical Anisotropy ◽  
Experimental Approach ◽  
Biological Network ◽  
Random Medium ◽  
Coherent Backscattering ◽  
Scattering Efficiency ◽  
Synthetic Materials ◽  
Scattering Strength

The scattering strength of a random medium relies on the geometry and spatial distribution of its components as well as on their refractive index. Anisotropy can, therefore, play a major role in the optimization of the scattering efficiency in both biological and synthetic materials. In this study, we show that, by exploiting the coherent backscattering phenomenon, it is possible to characterize the optical anisotropy inCyphochilusbeetle scales without the need to change their orientation or their thickness. For this reason, such a static and easily accessible experimental approach is particularly suitable for the study of biological specimens. Moreover, estimation of the anisotropy inCyphochilusbeetle scales might provide inspiration for improving the scattering strength of artificial white materials.

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