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Scalar Approximation to Describe Depolarized Light: Equation for Refraction, when Impedance is Constant

C.-C. Tsai and B. Ya. Zeldovich

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Abstract

Scalar wave equation is derived, which describes refraction due to propagation speed inhomogeneities in assumption of constant impedance Z. This Z-Helmholtz equation yields surprisingly good description of situations with depolarized light sources and unpolarized detectors.

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