Optimal backward light scattering by dipolar particles

The near-zero forward intensity condition for light scattering by a dielectric dipolar sphere is usually associated with the generalized second Kerker condition, at which equal amplitude electric and magnetic dipolar responses are phase-shifted by π. As we show, this condition does lead to optimal b...

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Main Authors: Jorge Olmos-Trigo, Diego R. Abujetas, Cristina Sanz-Fernández, José A. Sánchez-Gil, Juan José Sáenz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Physical Society 2020-02-01
Series:Physical Review Research
Online Access:http://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevResearch.2.013225