Chapter 4. Absorption and Scattering by a Sphere

  1. Craig F. Bohren1,
  2. Donald R. Huffman2

Published Online: 29 DEC 2007

DOI: 10.1002/9783527618156.ch4

Book Title

Absorption and Scattering of Light by Small Particles

Absorption and Scattering of Light by Small Particles

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How to Cite

Bohren, C. F. and Huffman, D. R. (2007) Absorption and Scattering by a Sphere, in Absorption and Scattering of Light by Small Particles, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527618156.ch4

Author Information

  1. 1

    Distinguished Professor of Meteorology, The Pennsylvania State University

  2. 2

    Regents Professor of Physics, The University of Arizona

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 29 DEC 2007
  2. Published Print: 23 APR 1998

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780471293408

Online ISBN: 9783527618156

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Keywords:

  • vector wave equations;
  • absorption;
  • scattering;
  • scattering coefficients;
  • thermal emission

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Solutions to the Vector Wave Equations

  • Expansion of a Plane Wave in Vector Spherical Harmonics

  • The Internal and Scattered Fields

  • Cross Sections and Matrix Elements

  • Asymmetry Parameter and Radiation Pressure

  • Radar Backscattering Cross Section

  • Thermal Emission

  • Computation of Scattering Coefficients and Cross Sections

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