title: Scattering of light from particles with semisoft boundaries.
abstract: A three-dimensional multi-Gaussian function, being a finite sum of Gaussian functions, is adopted for modeling of a spherically symmetric scatterer with a semisoft boundary, i.e. such that has continuous and adjustable drop in the index of refraction. A Gaussian sphere and a hard sphere are the two limiting cases when the number of terms in multi-Gaussian distribution is one and infinity, respectively. The effect of the boundary's softness on the intensity distribution of the scattered wave is revealed. The generalization of the model to random scatterers with semisoft boundaries is also outlined.
authors: Department of Physics, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida 33146, USA.
authors: Serkan
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authors: Sahin
authors: Greg
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authors: Gbur
authors: Olga
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authors: Korotkova