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A A Maradudin¹, E R Méndez

¹Department of Physics and Astronomy, and Institute for Surface and Interface Science, University of California, Irvine 92697, USA.

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This study explores multiple scattering effects in electromagnetic wave scattering from rough surfaces. Key findings include enhanced backscattering and transmission, and novel features in speckle correlations.

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Area of Science:

Physics
Optics
Surface Science

Background:

Randomly rough surfaces significantly alter electromagnetic wave scattering.
Understanding these interactions is crucial for various optical and sensing applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To survey and explain multiple scattering effects in electromagnetic wave scattering.
To highlight phenomena like enhanced backscattering and transmission from rough surfaces.

Main Methods:

Theoretical treatments of multiple scattering phenomena.
Presentation of experimental results illustrating observed effects.

Main Results:

Detailed survey of multiple scattering effects, including enhanced backscattering and transmission.
Observation of satellite peaks and new features in speckle correlations.
Analysis of second harmonic generation in reflection from rough surfaces.

Conclusions:

Multiple scattering effects lead to complex phenomena in wave scattering from rough surfaces.
Theoretical and experimental evidence confirms the existence and characteristics of these effects.