Abstract
We calculate ball lens reflections, using the exact solution of Maxwell’s equations for the scattering of a beam from a dielectric sphere. Our results are consistent to within 1 dB with measurements of backreflection to a single-mode fiber. We also calculate backreflection to an astigmatic spot laser diode.
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