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Determination of the probability density function of height on a rough surface from far-field coherent light scattering

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We show that if the first order probability density function of height on a rough surface is assumed to be symmetrical, it can be calculated from measurements of scattered coherent light made in and near the centre of the far-field. We derive the theory of the method and present some experimental results obtained for ground glass surfaces.

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Chandley, P.J. Determination of the probability density function of height on a rough surface from far-field coherent light scattering. Opt Quant Electron 11, 413–418 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00619823

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