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Scattering, absorption, and extinction by thin fibers.

P C Waterman1

  • 1pcwaterman@comcast.net

Journal of the Optical Society of America. A, Optics, Image Science, and Vision
|November 24, 2005
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This study analyzes electromagnetic wave interactions with thin fibers, detailing induced currents and scattering properties. Findings offer insights into wave propagation and scattering phenomena for various fiber types.

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Area of Science:

  • Electromagnetic theory
  • Wave propagation
  • Fiber optics

Background:

  • Understanding electromagnetic wave interaction with fibers is crucial for applications in optics and telecommunications.
  • Existing models often simplify fiber properties or wave incidence conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a comprehensive model for electromagnetic wave incidence on thin fibers.
  • To calculate scattering, absorption, and extinction cross sections for various fiber configurations.
  • To validate the model using energy conservation, reciprocity, and comparisons with established approximations.

Main Methods:

  • Formulating induced currents as linear combinations of driven and traveling waves.
  • Employing complex factors to handle singularities in normalizing constants.
  • Calculating scattering, absorption, extinction, and radar cross sections.
  • Comparing results with Born approximation and long-wire approximation.

Main Results:

  • The model accurately describes induced currents in solid, hollow, and coated fibers.
  • Scattering, absorption, and extinction cross sections are derived for general constitutive parameters.
  • The far-field amplitude of a 50-wavelength conductor is computed and compared with the long-wire approximation.

Conclusions:

  • The developed model provides a robust framework for analyzing electromagnetic wave interactions with thin fibers.
  • The results offer valuable data for designing and optimizing optical and electromagnetic devices.
  • The study validates the model's accuracy through rigorous consistency checks and comparisons.