Mie scattering

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Mie scattering The scattering of electromagnetic radiation, mainly in a forward direction, by spherical particles. The theory was proposed by Gustav Mie in 1908. See also Rayleigh scattering.

Mie scattering

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Mie scattering Scattering of electromagnetic radiation, mainly in a forward direction, by spherical particles. The theory was proposed by G. Mie in 1908. See also RAYLEIGH SCATTERING.

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