Generalized Lorenz-Mie Theories [Paperback]

This book explores generalized LorenzMie theories when the illuminating beam is an electromagnetic arbitrary shaped beam relying on the method of separation of variables.

The new edition includes an additional chapter covering the latest advances in both research and applications, which are highly relevant for readers.

Although it particularly focuses on the homogeneous sphere, the book also considers other regular particles. It discusses in detail the methods available for evaluating beam shape coefficients describing the illuminating beam. In addition it features applications used in many fields such as optical particle sizing and, more generally, optical particle characterization, morphology-dependent resonances and the mechanical effects of light for optical trapping, optical tweezers and optical stretchers. Furthermore, it provides various computer programs relevant to the content.

Dealing with generalized Lorenz-Mie theories when the illuminating beam is of an electromagnetic arbitrary shape, this book relies on the separation of variables and emphasizes the case of the homogeneous sphere, yet considers other regular particles too.

Background in Maxwells Electromagnetism and Maxwells Equations.- Resolution of Special Maxwells Equations.- Generalized Lorenz-Mie Theories in the Strict Sense, and other GLMTs.- Gaussian Beams, and Other Beams.- Finite Series.- Special Cases of Axisymmetric and Gaussian Beams.- The Localized Approximation and Localized Beam Models.- Applications, and Miscellaneous Issues.- Conclusion.

G?rard Gouesbet is currently emeritus professor at INSA where he pursues research in electromagnetism, as well fulfilling philosophy and theology commitments. 

Until 2007, he was active as a researcher at the CNRS in France, an associate professor in Rouen University, and a professor at the lÃ-