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Area of Science:

  • Wave propagation
  • Theoretical physics
  • Disordered media

Background:

  • Wave dynamics in media with random properties are complex.
  • Temporal fluctuations cause intricate scattering.
  • Understanding these dynamics is crucial for advanced applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a theoretical model for wave propagation in media with random time-varying properties.
  • To investigate the effects of temporal disorder on wave scattering.
  • To provide a nonperturbative solution for the average Green's function.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a theoretical model for wave propagation.
  • Derivation of an exact expression for the ensemble-averaged Green's function.
  • Analysis extended to the thermodynamic limit.
  • Introduction of an effective medium description.

Main Results:

  • An exact expression for the average Green's function in finite temporal disorder was derived.
  • Causality was shown to prevent recurrent scattering, enabling a nonperturbative solution.
  • Propagation regimes were analyzed using an effective medium description.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides new insights into wave dynamics in temporally disordered media.
  • Findings have potential applications in time-varying metamaterials and dynamic sensing.
  • The theoretical framework can aid imaging in turbulent or chaotic environments.