Title :
The concept of polarization in near field optics
Author :
Ellis, J. ; Dogariu, Aristide ; Wolf, E.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Opt., Central Florida Univ., Orlando, FL
Abstract :
We introduce a unique decomposition of random electromagnetic fields. Based on this decomposition, we define a physically meaningful degree of polarization which is of interest for certain problems in near field optics
Keywords :
light polarisation; near field optics; polarization; random electromagnetic fields decomposition;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics Conference, 2004. (IQEC). International
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-778-4