Extending the size-parameter range for plane-wave light scattering from infinite homogeneous circular cylinders

Journal Article · Tue Apr 12 00:00:00 EDT 2005 · Applied Optics

OSTI ID:884760

Hau-Riege, S

We have developed an algorithm that extends the possible size-parameter range for the calculation of plane-wave light scattering from infinite homogeneous circular cylinders using a Mie-type analysis. Our algorithm is based on the calculation of the ratios of Bessel functions instead of calculating the Bessel functions or their logarithmic derivatives directly. We have found that this algorithm agrees with existing methods (when those methods converge). We have also found that our algorithm converges in cases of very large size parameters, in which case other algorithms often do not.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 884760
• Report Number(s): UCRL-JRNL-211307; APOPAI; TRN: US200616%%93
• Journal Information: Applied Optics, Vol. 45, Issue 6; ISSN 0003-6935
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS
GENERAL PHYSICS
ALGORITHMS
BESSEL FUNCTIONS
LIGHT SCATTERING