Abstract

We report the observation of weak localization of light in a random medium. In a sample consisting of a highly concentrated suspension of polystyrene particles in water, polarization-dependent enhanced backscattering of laser light was found within a cone of approximately 0.2° (half angle) for the highest concentration.

URL

https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.55.2692

Authors

M. P. van Albada and A. Lagendijk

Year of publication

1985

Date published

08/1985

Journal

Phys. Rev. Lett.

Volume

55

Pages

2692-2695

DOI number

10.1103/PhysRevLett.55.2692

Keywords

enhanced backscattering, weak localization