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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Understanding light-surface interactions is crucial in optics.
    • Dielectric interfaces with random roughness present complex scattering phenomena.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the diffuse light reflection from 1D randomly rough dielectric interfaces.
    • To compare simulation results with theoretical predictions and flat surface behavior.

    Main Methods:

    • Rigorous numerical simulations were employed.
    • Perturbation theories were assessed and found limited.
    • Kirchhoff approximation and reduced Rayleigh equations were utilized.

    Main Results:

    • Diffuse reflectance was analyzed under diffuse illumination.
    • Roughness effects on reflectance were found to be dependent on refractive index contrast.
    • Irregularity characteristics significantly influence reflectance outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Numerical simulations provide accurate reflectance data for rough surfaces.
    • Perturbation theories are insufficient for this complex scattering problem.
    • Surface roughness can unpredictably increase or decrease diffuse reflectance.