Theoretical Study on Wave Propagation and Scattering in Random Media and Its Application

The theoretical studies conducted mainly by the author are reviewed on (1) derivation of arbitrary order moment equations and solutions of some equations, (2) scattering by many particles and the effective medium constant of random medium, (3) scattering by a conducting body in random media and (4) spatially partially-coherent wave scattering, with application to satellite communications, artificial material development, and sensing and radar technology. The leading research results are described with many references; and also unsolved subjects in the above four studies are touched. key words: random medium, propagation, scattering, moment equation, effective medium constant, scattering cross-section, partial coherence