Light scattering

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006584",
  "term": "Light scattering",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The phenomenon where light deviates from a straight path due to interactions with particles in a medium. The pattern and intensity of scattered light depend on the wavelength of light and the size, shape, and refractive index of the particles. Rayleigh scattering explains the blue color of the sky.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "Mie scattering",
    "aerosol",
    "angle",
    "elastic scattering",
    "scattering"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2199 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/light-scattering/"
}