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arXiv:1007.3521

Scattering-matrix model of light scattering from atoms

Francesco Bariani, Davide Sarchi, Iacopo Carusotto

Published Jul 20, 2010• 0 citations
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Abstract

We develop a scattering-matrix formalism to numerically study the resonant scattering of light on generic assemblies of atoms. Protocols to eliminate the artifacts of the method and extract physical information from the numerical data are discussed. The efficiency of the approach is validated by comparing its predictions with analytical results in simple geometries.Paper withdrawn.

DOI
10.48550/arxiv.1007.3521

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