Publication Date:
2011-08-16
Description:
The exact (Mie) theory for the scattering of a plane wave by a dielectric sphere is presented. Since this infinite series solution is computationally impractical for large spheres, another formulation is given in terms of an integral equation valid for a bounded, but otherwise general array of scatterers. This equation is applied to the scattering by a single sphere, and several methods are suggested for approximating the scattering cross section in closed form. A tensor scattering matrix is introduced, in terms of which some general scattering theorems are derived. The application of the formalism to multiple scattering is briefly considered.
Keywords:
GEOPHYSICS
Type:
Proc. of the UCLA Intern. Conf. on Radiation and Remote Probing of the Atmosphere; p 227-308
Format:
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