Abstract

We demonstrate from a generalized Lorenz–Mie theory that ultrashort pulses can induce superluminal excitation in microdroplets. A Čerenkov-like effect can thus be expected for sufficiently intense ultrashort pulses.

© 2001 Optical Society of America

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