Generalized Lorenz-Mie theories

Dealing with generalized Lorenz-Mie theories when the illuminating beam is of an electromagnetic arbitrary shape, this book relies on the separation of variables and emphasizes the case of the homogeneous sphere, yet considers other regular particles too.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors Gouesbet, Gérard (Author), Grehan, Gérard (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2017.
EditionSecond edition.
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9783319468730
9783319468723
Physical Description1 online resource (xxxvii, 331 pages) : illustrations (some color)

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Table of Contents:
  • Background in Maxwell?s Electromagnetism and Maxwell?s Equations
  • Resolution of Special Maxwell?s Equations
  • Generalized Lorenz-Mie Theories in the Strict Sense, and other GLMTs
  • Gaussian Beams, and Other Beams
  • Finite Series
  • Special Cases of Axisymmetric and Gaussian Beams
  • The Localized Approximation and Localized Beam Models
  • Applications, and Miscellaneous Issues
  • Conclusion.