STOCHASTIC-THEORY OF COMBINED RADIATIVE AND NONRADIATIVE TRANSPORT

A stochastic theory of combined radiative and nonradiative transport i s presented. The stochastic approach is physically clear and versatile , allowing the consideration of the combined effect of radiative and n onradiative transport, carried out here for the first time. The stocha stic approach is formulated for delta-pulse excitation and for the pho tostationary state. General equations for the intensity. polarization, and anisotropy decays are derived. (C) 1997 American Institute of Phy sics.