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Experimental Validation of the Generalized Harvey-Shack Surface Scatter Theory

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2018, Master of Science (MS), Wright State University, Physics.
The Generalized Harvey-Shack (GHS) surface scatter theory claims to predict the scatter from rough surfaces over a wide domain of validity but has not been widely implemented or tested. The focus of this research is to provide a documented implementation and experimental validation of the GHS theory for the prediction of the bidirectional reflectance distribution function (BRDF) from real rough surfaces. First, the GHS theory was developed for the MATLAB software and the details of its implementation and application to experimental comparison are discussed. Next, a BRDF measurement system was designed, built, and validated. The BRDF of the Spectralon reflectance standard was measured with high agreement. Sample surfaces were characterized via atomic force microscopy as inputs to the GHS theory. The BRDF of each surface was then measured and simulated with the assumption of Gaussian autocovariance. When this assumption held, the GHS theory predictions matched well with experimental results.
Jason Deibel, Ph.D. (Advisor)
Brent Foy, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Jerry Clark, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
150 p.

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  • Nattinger, K. T. (2018). Experimental Validation of the Generalized Harvey-Shack Surface Scatter Theory [Master's thesis, Wright State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wright1536246922074747

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Nattinger, Kevin. Experimental Validation of the Generalized Harvey-Shack Surface Scatter Theory. 2018. Wright State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wright1536246922074747.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Nattinger, Kevin. "Experimental Validation of the Generalized Harvey-Shack Surface Scatter Theory." Master's thesis, Wright State University, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wright1536246922074747

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)