Nonscalar elastic light scattering from continuous random media in the Born approximation

A three-parameter model based on the Whittle-Matern correlation family is used to describe continuous random refractive-index fluctuations. The differential scattering cross section is derived from the index correlation function using nonscalar scattering formulas within the Born approximation. Parameters such as scattering coefficient, anisotropy factor, and spectral dependence are derived from the differential scattering cross section for this general class of functions. (C) 2009 Optical Society of America