Statistical ray optics
JOSA, Vol. 72, Issue 7, pp. 899-907 (1982)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/JOSA.72.000899
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Abstract
A statistical approach is taken toward the ray optics of optical media with complicated nonspherical and nonplanar surface shapes. As a general rule, the light in such a medium will tend to be randomized in direction and of 2n2(x) times greater intensity than the externally incident light, where n(x) is the local index of refraction. A specific method for doing optical calculations in statistical ray optics will be outlined. These optical enhancement effects can result in a new type of antireflection coating. In addition, these effects can improve the efficiency as well as reduce the cost of solar cells.
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Citation
Eli Yablonovitch, "Statistical ray optics," J. Opt. Soc. Am. 72, 899-907 (1982)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/josa/abstract.cfm?URI=josa-72-7-899
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