Intensity fluctuations in closed and open systems
R. Pnini, B. Shapiro
1996
Physical review. E, Statistical physics, plasmas, fluids, and related interdisciplinary topics
We consider the intensity pattern, generated by a monochromatic source, in a disordered cavity coupled to the environment. For weak coupling, and when the source frequency is tuned to a resonance, the intensity distribution is close to Porter-Thomas distribution. When the coupling increases, gradually crosses over to the Rayleigh distribution. The joint probability distribution for intensities at two different points is also discussed.
doi:10.1103/physreve.54.r1032
pmid:9965316
fatcat:revrsucv7rayhljhhovlr2knda