Probing Anderson localization of light via decay rate statistics

2003/07/17 by F. A. Pinheiro, Marian Rusek, M. Rusek +3 · 1 citation
Physics and Astronomy · #Quantum optics and atomic interactions #Random lasers and scattering media #Spectroscopy and Quantum Chemical Studies #cond-mat.mes-hall

paper · pdf · doi:10.1103/physreve.69.026605

9 pages, 4 figures

arxiv created 2003/07/17 · openalex publication_date 2004/02/23 · arxiv updated 2009/12/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28

Abstract

We have studied the distribution of resonance widths P(Gamma) in one-, two-, and three-dimensional multiple light scattering systems. P(Gamma) should follow a universal power law P(Gamma) approximately Gamma(-1) in the localized regime as confirmed by extensive numerical calculations. This behavior can be interpreted as an unambiguous signature of exponential Anderson localization of light in open systems.

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