Scattering cross section

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008691",
  "term": "Scattering cross section",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A hypothetical area that represents the effective target size of a particle for scattering incident radiation. It quantifies the likelihood of a scattering event occurring when a photon interacts with a single particle. This value is expressed in units of area, such as square meters, and varies with particle size, shape, and the wavelength of the incident radiation.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/scattering-cross-section/"
}