Light Scattering by Small Particles (Dover Books on Physics)

This comprehensive guidebook, "Light Scattering: Theoretical and Experimental Methods," by Dr.

van de Hulst, is a must-have for researchers in various fields, including physical chemistry, meteorology, and astronomy.

With over 12 years of research and development, this book provides an exhaustive study of light-scattering properties of small, individual particles, covering the conservation of energy and momentum, wave propagation, polarized light, and symmetry relations.

The book also delves into rigorous scattering theory for spheres of arbitrary size (Mie theory) and various modes of approximation, including Rayleigh-Gaas approximation, perfect reflection approximation, geometrical-optics approximation, and more. The book offers a range of methods for computing light scattering, tailored to different types of particles, bodies, and phenomena, such as small or very large compared to the wavelength, absorbing and nonabsorbing spheres, water drops, circular cylinders, edge phenomena, and surface waves.

Additionally, the book covers the use of scattering and extinction experiments as a practical tool, with applications in chemistry, meteorology, and astronomy. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or just starting out, this book is an essential resource for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of light scattering and its many practical applications.

With its comprehensive coverage and lucid explanations, "Light Scattering: Theoretical and Experimental Methods" is sure to become your go-to guide in the field.