Abstract
Use of the wavelength and size dependence of light scattering from optically levitated liquid drops is demonstrated as a sensitive means of detecting optical resonances of dielectric spheres. High resolution spectra are presented of the radiation pressure, far- and near-field backscatter, and 90° scatter. Excellent agreement is found between experimental spectra and high resolution Mie calculations of Chylek et al. Strong evidence supporting the van de Hulst dielectric surface-wave model for these resonances is presented. Use of resonances for high precision measurement of sphere size and sphere distortion, index of refraction, temperature, and vapor pressure is discussed.
© 1981 Optical Society of America
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