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ABSTRACT
We have performed Monte Carlo simulations of coherent backscattering of vectorial waves in anisotropic Rayleigh media as a preliminary model to approach light scattering in ordered nematic liquid crystals. The cone is anisotropic, consistent with experimental observations and has a shape that is consistent with theory. The role of the penetration length in anisotropic media is discussed.
Acknowledgments
We thank B. van Tiggelen for fruitful discussions, INFM (Project RANDS and Photonics), MIURCofin 2002, and Laboratoire Kastler-Brossel de l'École Normale Supérieure et de l'Université Pierre et Marie Curie, UMR 8552 du CNRS. RS acknowledges support from European Community, Marie Curie Fellowship Contract nr HPMT-CT-2000-00102 and the Fondazione Ing. Aldo Gini.