Coherent backscattering effects for discrete random media : Numerical and theoretical results

Manifestation of the backscattering enhancement phenomenon in the reflection matrix elements of the coherent component of scattered radiation is considered. The dependence of the coherent backscattering effects on the microphysical properties of the medium scatterers are investigated. It is shown that random media of fractal-like clusters exhibit brightness and polarization opposition effects, which are like those observed for some atmosphereless Solar system bodies. Conditions for a bimodal angle dependence in the degree of linear polarization are discussed and the manifestation of the enhanced backscattering phenomenon in the intensity of scattered radiation is studied.

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