Wave Scattering in Complex Media: From Theory to Applications /

A collection of lectures on a variety of modern subjects in wave scattering, including fundamental issues in mesoscopic physics and radiative transfer, recent hot topics such as random lasers, liquid crystals, lefthanded materials and time-reversal, as well as modern applications in imaging and comm...

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Main Author: Tiggelen, Bart A.
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Skipetrov, Sergey E.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2003.
Series:NATO science series. Mathematics, physics, and chemistry ; 107.
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Summary:A collection of lectures on a variety of modern subjects in wave scattering, including fundamental issues in mesoscopic physics and radiative transfer, recent hot topics such as random lasers, liquid crystals, lefthanded materials and time-reversal, as well as modern applications in imaging and communication. There is a strong emphasis on the interdisciplinary aspects of wave propagation, including light and microwaves, acoustic and elastic waves, propagating in a variety of "complex" materials (liquid crystals, media with gain, natural media, magneto-optical media, photonic and phononic materials, etc.). It addresses many different items in contemporary research: mesoscopic fluctuations, localization, radiative transfer, symmetry aspects, and time-reversal. It also discusses new (potential) applications in telecommunication, soft matter and imaging.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (640 pages)
ISBN:9789401002271 (electronic bk.)
9401002274 (electronic bk.)