Numerical analysis of the coherent mechanism producing negative polarization at backscattering from systems of absorbing particles

Abstract

We study a double-scattering coherent mechanism of negative polarization (NP) near opposition that is observed for powder-like surfaces. The problem is solved numerically for absorbing structures with irregular constituents, cubes, spheres, and ellipsoids larger than the wavelength of incident light. Our simulations show that double scattering between two random irregular particles shows weak NP. Adding one more particle significantly increases the relative contribution of double scattering which enhances NP. Simulations with regular shapes and controlled geometric parameters show that the interference mechanism is sensitive to the geometry of the scattering system and can also result in no polarization or even strong enhancement of positive polarization at backscattering.

Negative polarization phenomenon for large randomly oriented particles of irregular shapes

“…Consequently, the multiple scattering of light [5][6][7] by these particles becomes predominant. For powder-like scattering media, a large number of papers have been published where various physical mechanisms explaining both phenomena are critically discussed [2][3][4] .…”

Явление Отрицательной Поляризации Для Крупных Случайно Ориентированных Частиц Неправильной Формы

“…Следовательно, преобладающим становится многократное рассеяние света этими частицами. Для порошкообразных рассеивающих сред опубликовано большое количество работ, в которых критически обсуждаются различные физические механизмы, объясняющие оба явления [например, [2][3][4].…”