Single scattering

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010892",
  "term": "Single scattering",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process where a photon or particle interacts with only one scattering center within a medium before being detected or leaving the medium. This interaction changes the direction of the incident radiation. In light scattering, it is typically observed in dilute systems where the probability of multiple interactions is low.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "encounter",
    "light scattering",
    "scattering"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1983, 55, 931. 'Definitions, terminology and symbols in colloid and surface chemistry. Part 1.14: Light scattering (Provisional)' on page 932 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198355060931)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/single-scattering/"
}