The Scattering of Light and Other Electromagnetic Radiation

Physical Chemistry: A Series of Monographs

1st Edition - January 1, 1969

Author: Milton Kerker

Editor: Ernest M. Loebl

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9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 9 1 7 4 - 4

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The Scattering of Light and Other Electromagnetic Radiation discusses the theory of electromagnetic scattering and describes some practical applications. The book reviews electromagnetic waves, optics, the interrelationships of main physical quantities and the physical concepts of optics, including Maxwell's equations, polarization, geometrical optics, interference, and diffraction. The text explains the Rayleigh2 theory of scattering by small dielectric spheres, the Bessel functions, and the Legendre functions. The author also explains how the scattering functions for a homogenous sphere change depending on different physical parameters such as the optical size, the complex refractive index, and the angle of observation. The author addresses the assignment of a complex dielectric constant and a corresponding refractive index to plasma when an alternating electrical field is applied that will make the plasma exhibit conductivity and polarization. In a liquid, the author points out that the intensity of scattering is one or two orders of magnitude less than that found in a gaseous system; he explains that the molecules are no longer acting as incoherent nor as randomly located scatterers. This book can be useful for physicists, chemists, biochemists, and engineers whose work includes research utilizing light scattering in the study of certain gases, pure liquids, molecular solutions, macromolecules, polymers, and glass.

PrefaceAcknowledgmentsGlossary Of Principal SymbolsChapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Resume 1.2 NotationChapter 2. Electromagnetic Waves 2.1 Maxwell's Equations 2.2 Electromagnetic Waves 2.3 Polarization 2.4 Geometrical Optics 2.5 Interference and Diffraction 2.6 Surface WavesChapter 3. Scattering by a Sphere 3.1 Historical Introduction. The Color and the Polarization of Skylight 3.2 The Rayleigh Theory of Scattering by Small Dielectric Spheres 3.3 General Theory of Scattering by a Sphere 3.4 Historical Postscript 3.5 Notation 3.6 Bessel Functions 3.7 Legendre Functions 3.8 Tabulations of Scattering Functions for Spherical Particles 3.9 Approximations 3.10 Point Matching Method 3.11 Radiation PressureChapter 4. The Scattering Functions for Spheres 4.1 Scattering Coefficients 4.2 Efficiency Factors 4.3 Backscatter 4.4 Angular Intensity Functions 4.5 Radiation Pressure 4.6 PlasmasChapter 5. Scattering by Stratified Spheres 5.1 Coated Sphere 5.2 Numerical Results for Coated Spheres; Qsca 5.3 Numerical Results for Coated Spheres; Backscatter 5.4 Multilayered Spheres 5.5 Spherically Symmetrical Lenses 5.6 Spheres with Continuously Variable Refractive Index 5.7 Neighboring SpheresChapter 6. Scattering by Infinite Cylinders 6.1 Homogeneous Circular Cylinders 6.2 Radially Stratified Cylinders 6.3 Variable Refractive Index 6.4 Anisotropic Cylinders 6.5 The Scattering Functions for Cylinders 6.6 Noncircular Cylinders 6.7 Experimental ResultsChapter 7. Analysis of Particle Size 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Colloids with Narrow Size Distributions 7.3 Average Size from Transmission 7.4 Average Size from Angular Variation of Scattering 7.5 Particle Size Distribution 7.6 Color EffectsChapter 8. Rayleigh-Debye Scattering 8.1 General Theory 8.2 Size and Shape of Particles and Macromolecules 8.3 Polydisperse Systems 8.4 Inhomogeneous Media 8.5 Size versus Shape Effects 8.6 Table of Form FactorsChapter 9. Scattering by Liquids 9.1 Pure Liquids 9.2 Binary Solutions 9.3 Multicomponent Solutions 9.4 Critical OpalescenceChapter 10. Anisotropy 10.1 Scattering by a Small Ellipsoid 10.2 Effect of Anisotropy upon Intensity; Cabannes Factor 10.3 Depolarization by Liquids 10.4 Partial Orientation 10.5 Optical Anisotropy 10.6 Ellipsoids and Spheroids Comparable to the WavelengthReferencesAuthor IndexSubject Index