Abstract
We report the observation of weak localization of light in a random medium. In a sample consisting of a highly concentrated suspension of polystyrene particles in water, polarization-dependent enhanced backscattering of laser light was found within a cone of approximately 0.2\ifmmode^\circ\else\textdegree\fi{} (half angle) for the highest concentration.
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Weak localizationPolystyrenePolarization (electrochemistry)Suspension (topology)Laser lightLight coneMaterials scienceOpticsPhysicsLaserMolecular physicsNuclear magnetic resonanceQuantum mechanicsMathematicsChemistryPolymer
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- 55
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Meint P. van Albada,
Ad Lagendijk
(1985).
Observation of Weak Localization of Light in a Random Medium.
Physical Review Letters
, 55
(24)
, 2692-2695.
https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevlett.55.2692
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- 10.1103/physrevlett.55.2692