Mie Theory
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Mie Theory
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A complete mathematical-physical theory of the scattering
of electromagnetic
radiation by spherical particles, developed by G. Mie in 1908. In contrast
to Rayleigh
scattering, the Mie theory embraces all possible ratios of diameter to
wavelength.
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The Mie theory is very important in meteorological optics, where
diameter-to-wavelength ratios of the order of unity and larger are
characteristic of many problems regarding haze and cloud scattering.
Scattering of radar energy by raindrops constitutes another significant
application of the Mie theory.
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References
This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use
