Chapter 7. Geometrical Optics

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

Published Online: 29 DEC 2007

DOI: 10.1002/9783527618156.ch7

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) Geometrical Optics, in Absorption and Scattering of Light by Small Particles, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527618156.ch7

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:

  • geometrical optics;
  • absorption;
  • scattering;
  • scattered light;
  • ice crystal haloes

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Absorption and Scattering Cross Sections

  • Angular Distribution of the Scattered Light: Rainbow Angles

  • Scattering by Prisms: Ice Crystal Haloes

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