Chaotic Ray Dynamics in a D-Shaped Cavity (VIDEO)

Yale University

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This video shows a typical trajectory of an optical ray inside a D-shaped cavity. The associated wave fronts create a complex interference pattern in the cavity.

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Cao, Hess, et al.

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