Multiple Scattering of Light by Particles : Radiative Transfer and Coherent Backscattering - Michael Mishchenko

Multiple Scattering of Light by Particles

Radiative Transfer and Coherent Backscattering

By: Michael Mishchenko, Larry D. Travis, Andrew Lacis

Hardcover | 27 April 2006

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This volume provides a thorough and up-to-date treatment of multiple scattering of light and other electromagnetic radiation in media composed of randomly and sparsely positioned particles. It systematically and consistently presents radiative transfer theory as a branch of classical macroscopic electromagnetics. After tracing the fundamental link between radiative transfer theory and the effect of coherent backscattering, the authors explain them in the context of a comprehensive hierarchy of electromagnetic scattering problems. Dedicated sections present a thorough discussion of the physical meaning and range of applicability of the radiative transfer equation and compare the self-consistent microphysical and the traditional phenomenological approaches to radiative transfer. This self-contained book will be valuable for science professionals, engineers, and graduate students working across a wide range of disciplines including optics, electromagnetics, remote sensing, atmospheric radiation, astrophysics, and biomedicine.
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From a review of the authors' previous book: 'This excellent book is bound to become the principal standard reference on scattering of electromagnetic radiation by small particles.' Space Science Reviews ' ... a welcome addition. It is significant for its presentation of the basic principles and its exposition of recent developments ... carefully written with detailed references ... anyone interested in scattering will profit from reading this outstanding book.' Optics and Photonics News

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