Particle scattering function

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008508",
  "term": "Particle scattering function",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A mathematical function that describes the angular dependence of scattered radiation intensity from a single particle. It provides information about the size, shape, and internal structure of the particle. This function is a key component in light scattering, X-ray scattering, and neutron scattering experiments for characterizing polymers and colloids.",
  "synonyms": [
    "particle scattering factor"
  ],
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "angle",
    "scattering angle"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Purple Book, 1st ed., p. 66 (http://old.iupac.org/publications/books/author/metanomski.html)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/particle-scattering-function/"
}