Generalized Lorenz–Mie theory and applications

The basic formulas of generalized Lorenz–Mie theory are presented, and are applied to scattering of a focused Gaussian laser beam by a spherical particle. Various applications of focused beam scattering are also described, such as optimizing the rate at which morphology-dependent resonances are exci...

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Published in:Journal of quantitative spectroscopy & radiative transfer 2009-07, Vol.110 (11), p.800-807
Main Authors: Lock, James A., Gouesbet, Gérard
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Engineering Sciences
Gaussian beams
Light scattering
Mie theory
Optics
Photonic
Physics
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Summary:The basic formulas of generalized Lorenz–Mie theory are presented, and are applied to scattering of a focused Gaussian laser beam by a spherical particle. Various applications of focused beam scattering are also described, such as optimizing the rate at which morphology-dependent resonances are excited, laser trapping, particle manipulation, and the analysis of optical particle sizing instruments. Each of these applications requires either special positioning the beam with respect to the particle or illumination of only part of the particle by the beam.
ISSN:0022-4073
1879-1352
DOI:10.1016/j.jqsrt.2008.11.013