Predicting Polarized Light Scattering by Marine Micro-Organism. Annual Reports1993-1994

摘要

To understand and quantify light scattering from ensembles of irregularly- shapedobjects. To characterize the effect of ensembles of micro-organisms on the propagation of polarized light through sea water. To determine the feasibility of detecting particle orientation and to assess the importance of scattering to underwater imaging techniques and irradiance calculations. To develop a numerical or analytical model that predicts angle-dependent scattering of polarized light from ensembles of non-spherical marine organisms and marine detritus. To verify and examine the validity and range of applications of the model by comparison with exact calculations and/or experimental results as appropriate. To apply the model to investigate the effects caused by the orientation of ensembles of non-spherical particles, and to determine the feasibility of detecting orientation by measuring scattering matrix elements that are normally zero. JMD.