Rayleigh scattering
DOI: 10.1063/1.2890003
We all know that blue skies and red sunsets are due to the “Rayleigh scattering” of sunlight. But beyond that, Rayleigh scattering means different things to different scientists.
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Andrew T. Young, San Diego State University, San Diego, California.
