scattering by particles

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• Light scattering by particles — part of computational electromagnetics dealing with single particle scattering, single scattering albedo, and absorption of electromagnetic radiation.Maxwell s equations are the the basis of theoretical and computational methods. In case of… …   Wikipedia

• Scattering — is a general physical process where some forms of radiation, such as light, sound, or moving particles, are forced to deviate from a straight trajectory by one or more localized non uniformities in the medium through which they pass. In… …   Wikipedia

• scattering — [skat′ər iŋ] adj. 1. separating and going in various directions 2. distributed over a wide area, esp. at irregular intervals 3. distributed in small numbers among several or many candidates: said of votes n. 1. the act or process of one that… …   English World dictionary

• Scattering theory — Top: the real part of a plane wave travelling upwards. Bottom: The real part of the field after inserting in the path of the plane wave a small transparent disk of index of refraction higher than the index of the surrounding medium. This object… …   Wikipedia

• scattering — /skat euhr ing/, adj. 1. distributed or occurring here and there at irregular intervals; scattered. 2. straggling, as an assemblage of parts. 3. (of votes) cast in small numbers for various candidates. 4. distributing, dispersing, or separating.… …   Universalium

• Scattering cross-section — The scattering cross section, sigma; scat, relates the scattering of light or other radiation to the number of particles present. In terms of area, the total cross section ( sigma;) is the sum of the cross sections due to absorption, scattering… …   Wikipedia

• Scattering (optics) — Optical scattering deals with the scattering, absorption, and extinction of electromagnetic radiation by particles, molecules and surfaces. Both single scattering and multiple scattering (i.e. radiative transfer) are considered in this category.… …   Wikipedia

• scattering — I. noun Date: 14th century 1. an act or process in which something scatters or is scattered 2. something scattered: as a. a small number or quantity interspersed here and there < a scattering of visitors > b. the random change in direction of the …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• Scattering from rough surfaces — Surface roughness scattering or interface roughness scattering is the elastic scattering of a charged particle by an imperfect interface between two different materials. It is an important effect in electronic devices which contain narrow layers …   Wikipedia

• scattering — noun a) A small quantity of something occurring at irregular intervals and dispersed at random points, There will be a scattering of showers, with heavy rain in places. b) The process whereby a beam of waves or particles is dispersed by… …   Wiktionary

• scattering — noun 1. a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly the first scatterings of green a sprinkling of grey at his temples • Syn: ↑sprinkling • Derivationally related forms: ↑sprinkle (for: ↑spri …   Useful english dictionary