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A surface-scattering model satisfying energy conservation and reciprocity

Classical Physics 2016-01-20 v1

Abstract

In order for surface scattering models to be accurate they must necessarily satisfy energy conservation and reciprocity principles. Roughness scattering models based on Kirchoff's approximation or perturbation theory do not satisfy these criteria in all frequency ranges. Here we present a surface scattering model based on analysis of scattering from a layer of particles on top of a substrate in the dipole approximation which satisfies both energy conservation and reciprocity and is thus accurate in all frequency ranges. The model takes into account the absorption in the substrate induced by the particles but does not take into account the near-field interactions between the particles.

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@article{arxiv.1508.02072,
  title  = {A surface-scattering model satisfying energy conservation and reciprocity},
  author = {Karthik Sasihithlu and Nir Dahan and Jean-Paul Hugonin and Jean-Jacques Greffet},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1508.02072},
  year   = {2016}
}

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15 pages, 10 figures

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