Ball lens reflections by direct solution of Maxwell`s equations
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California 94551 (United States)
- Hewlett-Packard Laboratories, Palo Alto, California 94303-0867 (United States)
We calculate ball lens reflections, using the exact solution of Maxwell`s equations for the scattering of a beam from a dielectric sphere. Our results are consistent to within 1 dB with measurements of backreflection to a single-mode fiber. We also calculate backreflection to an astigmatic spot laser diode. {copyright} {ital 1995} {ital Optical} {ital Society} {ital of} {ital America}.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 124261
- Journal Information:
- Optics Letters, Journal Name: Optics Letters Journal Issue: 20 Vol. 20; ISSN 0146-9592; ISSN OPLEDP
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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