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Work supported in part by the National Science Foundation
Published In
Journal of the Optical Society of America
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-1-1975
Subjects
Wave functions, Ultrashort laser pulses, Electromagnetic fields -- Mathematical models
Abstract
Vector wave solutions are derived for the electromagnetic modes of a sphere having radial variations of the refractive index and gain. For some inhomogeneity models, confined-mode solutions exist. The results are applicable to the refracting atmospheres of stars and planets.
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/8231
Citation Details
Lee W. Casperson, "Electromagnetic modes of an inhomogeneous sphere," J. Opt. Soc. Am. 65, 399-403 (1975).
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