Rayleigh scattering is the scattering of electromagnetic radiation by particles of a much smaller wavelength.
The amount of scattering is inversely proportional to the fourth power of the wavelength, meaning that blue light is scattered more than red light.
This is why the sky appears blue on a clear day.
Rayleigh scattering is a useful tool for scientists who study the atmosphere and oceans.
It can be used to measure the size and concentration of particles in the air and water, as well as to study the composition of the atmosphere.
Some examples of Rayleigh in everyday life:
The blue color of the sky
The red color of sunrises and sunsets
The blue color of seawater
White Color of Milk
Mie scattering
Mie scattering is the scattering of electromagnetic radiation by particles of a similar size or larger than the wavelength of the radiation.
The scattering is caused by the interaction of the radiation with the electric field of the particle.
The amount of scattering depends on the size, shape, and refractive index of the particle, as well as the wavelength of the radiation.
Mie scattering in daily life
The white color of clouds
The white color of snow
The colors of rainbows
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