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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Computational Physics
    • Atmospheric and Environmental Science

    Background:

    • Polarized radiative transfer is critical in diverse scientific fields.
    • Simulating polarized light in multilayered media presents significant challenges.
    • Existing methods often involve complex mathematical derivations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a Monte Carlo (MC) model for simulating polarized radiative transfer in arbitrary multilayer systems.
    • To account for polarization due to particle scattering and Fresnel reflection/refraction.
    • To provide a computationally efficient alternative to complex analytical methods.

    Main Methods:

    • A vector radiative transfer matrix (VRTM) was defined to characterize polarization.
    • The Monte Carlo method was employed to simulate light interactions.
    • Stokes vector elements were derived using the VRTM.
    • Model validation was performed by comparing results with existing discrete-ordinate methods for a two-layer system.

    Main Results:

    • The MC model accurately simulates polarized radiative transfer in multilayered media.
    • Total internal reflections at interfaces significantly influence polarized radiative transfer.
    • Abrupt changes and wave-like fluctuations in Stokes vector curves were observed due to reflections.
    • The model's correctness was validated against established methods.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed MC model offers a robust and efficient tool for analyzing polarized radiative transfer in complex multilayer systems.
    • Fresnel reflections play a crucial role in shaping polarization characteristics within multilayered media.
    • The findings have implications for remote sensing, optical material design, and atmospheric optics.