Numéro
J. Phys. Colloques
Volume 42, Numéro C6, Décembre 1981
International Conference on Phonon Physics
Page(s) C6-212 - C6-214
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/jphyscol:1981661
International Conference on Phonon Physics

J. Phys. Colloques 42 (1981) C6-212-C6-214

DOI: 10.1051/jphyscol:1981661

SINGULAR EFFECTS IN PHONON FOCUSING ; FORMATION OF PHONON FOCUSINGCAUSTICS

J.C. Hensel, R.C. Dynes, F.C. Unterwald et A.L. Simons

Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, New Jersey 07974, U.S.A.


Abstract
We have conducted a comprehensive investigation into singular effects in phonon focusing. Measured focusing angular distributions and networks of caustics are in excellent agreement with theory.