scattering
Scattering refers to the process where particles or waves deviate from their original path or trajectory due to interaction with other particles or objects in their surroundings.
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Related Concepts (28)
- backscattering
- compton scattering
- diffraction
- diffuse scattering
- elastic scattering
- electromagnetic spectrum
- forward scattering
- inelastic scattering
- light scattering
- light spectrum
- mie scattering
- multiple scattering
- neutron scattering
- nuclear scattering
- optical materials
- optical phenomena
- optical physics
- optics
- polarized scattering
- raman scattering
- rayleigh scattering
- scattering angle
- scattering cross section
- scattering length
- scattering theory
- thomson scattering
- wave optics
- x-ray scattering
Similar Concepts
- dispersion
- dispersion modeling
- dispersion of electromagnetic waves
- dispersion of light
- dispersion of sound waves
- dispersion of water waves
- fragmentation
- light dispersion
- rayleigh scattering and dispersion
- reflection and scattering
- scatter
- scattering of light
- scattering of light in the atmosphere
- scattering processes
- scintillation