Numerical solution of the time-dependent Maxwell's equations for random dielectric media

Authors
Harshawardhan, W Su, Q Grobe, R
Citation
W. Harshawardhan et al., Numerical solution of the time-dependent Maxwell's equations for random dielectric media, PHYS REV E, 62(6), 2000, pp. 8705-8712
Citations number
24
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
PHYSICAL REVIEW E
ISSN journal
1063651X → ACNP
Volume
62
Issue
6
Year of publication
2000
Part
B
Pages
8705 - 8712
Database
ISI
SICI code
1063-651X(200012)62:6<8705:NSOTTM>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
We discuss how a spectral-domain method in combination with a split-operato r technique can be used to calculate exact solutions of the time-dependent Maxwell's equations. We apply this technique to study the tunneling signal of an evanescent wave occurring due to frustrated total internal reflection and the propagation of a light pulse through an inhomogeneous medium consi sting of multiple random scatterers.