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Scattering. Types of Scattering. Rayleigh: Tiny particles and molecules Proportional to 1/ λ 4 Blue light scattered (700/400) 4 = 9 x Red Mie Scattering: Large particles Largely independent of wavelength Mostly forward Multiple scattering Randomizes – results in white
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Types of Scattering • Rayleigh: Tiny particles and molecules • Proportional to 1/λ4 • Blue light scattered (700/400) 4 = 9 x Red • Mie Scattering: Large particles • Largely independent of wavelength • Mostly forward • Multiple scattering • Randomizes – results in white • Coherent Backscatter