The case of a spherical wave front for the generalized Lorenz-Mie theory including a comparison to experimental data

摘要

Scattering light from a spherical particle located on-axis to an electromagnetic spherical wave is numerically predicted using the generalized Lorenz-Mie theory (GLMT). The model is compared to the classical Lorenz-Mie theory, plane wave case, and to experimental in-line Fraunhofer holograms of spherical particles, showing good agreement. Fundamental questions germane to velocimetry applications and seeding particle positioning are discussed. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved. [References: 15]