Publications [#334403] of Adam P. Wax

Papers Published

1. Wax, A; Thomas, JE, Wigner phase space distributions and optical coherence in turbid media, Conference Proceedings Lasers and Electro Optics Society Annual Meeting Leos, vol. 11 (January, 1997), pp. 41, Baltimore, MD, USA
   (last updated on 2023/06/01)

   Abstract:
   Smoothed Wigner phase space contours can be directly measured using a simple heterodyne detection-based optical system employing a He-Ne laser beam split into a 1 mW local oscillator and a 1 mW signal beam, and a spectrum analyzer for real time mean square beat amplitude measurement. Measured Wigner phase space distribution for 10 micron spheres in a water-glycerol mixture reveals a narrow diffraction component and a broad classical scattering with approximately equal cross sections. The momentum distribution of the scattered light agrees well with the Mie solution at low concentrations, but shows a narrow pedestal near the ballistic peak as well as a broader diffuse scattering contribution which disappears to the background as concentration increases.

   Keywords:
   Coherent light;Electromagnetic wave diffraction;Light scattering;Phase space methods;Helium neon lasers;Optical systems;Oscillators (electronic);Spectrum analyzers;Suspensions (fluids);Glycerol;Electromagnetic wave attenuation;Laser beams;