Random Surfaces that Suppress Single Scattering

TL;DR

This paper introduces a numerical method to generate one-dimensional random surfaces that effectively suppress single-scattering of light within specific angular ranges, verified through rigorous simulations.

Contribution

The paper presents a novel numerical approach for creating random surfaces that reduce single-scattering in targeted angular ranges, advancing control over light scattering.

Findings

Single-scattering contribution is suppressed within specified angles.

Numerical simulations confirm the effectiveness of the surface design.

Method enables tailored scattering properties for optical applications.

Abstract

We present a method for generating numerically a one-dimensional random surface, defined by the equation $x_3 = \zx$, that suppresses single-scattering processes in the scattering of light from it within a specified range of scattering angles. Rigorous numerical calculations of the scattering of light from surfaces generated by this approach show that the single-scattering contribution to the mean scattered intensity is indeed suppressed within that range of angles.