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scattering
(redirected from Light scattering)

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scattering

In physics, the change in direction of motion of a particle because of a collision with another particle. The collision can occur between two charged particles; it need not involve direct physical contact. Experiments show that the trajectory of the scattered particle is a hyperbola and that, as the bombarding particle is aimed more closely toward the scattering centre, the angle of deflection decreases. The term scattering is also used for the diffusion of electromagnetic waves by the atmosphere, resulting, for example, in long-range radio reception on the ground. See also Rayleigh scattering.



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The technique combines a concentration detector (refractive index or UV-visible), viscometer and light scattering detector acting in concert, with each detector providing complimentary but different information.
In the side view, you see the blue colors in the light scattering as they bounce off the milk molecules.
We have used laser scanning confocal microscopy (LSCM) and light scattering to characterize the surface topography and near-surface structure of weathered and unweathered PVDF coatings.
 
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