Scattering theory was developed by Lord Rayleigh in the late 19th century. He proposed a mathematical framework to predict the scattering of electromagnetic waves by small particles compared to the wavelength of the radiation.
Another term for coherent scattering is Rayleigh scattering.
Albert Einstein is credited with developing the theory of relativity. His special theory of relativity, published in 1905, revolutionized our understanding of space and time.
Coherent scattering is a process in which incoming radiation interacts with a material in a way that maintains the phase relationship between the scattered waves. This results in constructive interference and a distinct pattern of scattering. In contrast, incoherent scattering involves interactions that do not maintain the phase relationship, leading to random scattering directions and no specific pattern.
Rayleigh scattering fluorescence is a process where molecules in the atmosphere absorb and re-emit light, causing the scattering of light in different directions. This phenomenon contributes to the overall scattering of light in the atmosphere, which is why the sky appears blue during the day.
The Compton effect supports the particle theory of light, as it demonstrates that photons (particles of light) can interact with matter like particles and exhibit particle-like behavior by transferring momentum to electrons during scattering. This is not consistent with the wave theory of light, which views light as a continuous wave rather than individual particles.
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Calvin H. Wilcox has written: 'Scattering theory for the d'Alembert equation in exterior domains' -- subject(s): Lagrange equations, Laplacian operator, Scattering, Sound-waves, Wave equation 'Scattering theory for diffraction gratings' -- subject(s): Diffraction gratings, Scattering (Mathematics)
Wiktor Eckhaus has written: 'The inverse scattering transformation and the theory of solitons' -- subject(s): Solitons, Inverse scattering transform, Scattering (Physics) 'Studies in non-linear stability theory' -- subject(s): Stability 'On the theory of transonic aileron buzz' 'Two-dimensional transonic unsteady flow with shock-waves' 'Linearized theory of lifting sweptback wings at sonic speed'
D. L. Colton has written: 'Inverse acoustic and elctromagnetic scattering theory' -- subject(s): Scattering, Electromagnetic waves, Inverse scattering transform, Sound-waves
Roel Snieder has written: 'Surface wave scattering theory' -- subject(s): Scattering, Seismic waves 'A Guided Tour of Mathematical Methods'
Ping Sheng has written: 'Introduction to wave scattering, localization, and mesoscopic phenomena' -- subject(s): Localization theory, Scattering (Physics), Waves
DZ BELKIC has written: 'PRINCIPLES OF QUANTUM SCATTERING THEORY'
John Edward George Farina has written: 'Quantum theory of scattering processes' -- subject(s): Quantum theory, Collisions (Nuclear physics), Scattering (Physics)
No one person invented or developed the theory of paleomagnetism. Several different scientists contributed to the development of the theory of paleomagnetism.
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Carl C. Grosjean has written: 'A new approximate one-velocity theory for treating both isotropic and anisotropic multiple scattering problems' -- subject(s): Approximation theory, Scattering (Physics) 'Formal theory of scattering phenomena' -- subject(s): Quantum theory, Scattering (Physics) 'Table of absolute detection efficiencies of cylindrical scintillation gamma-ray detectors' -- subject(s): Gamma rays, Measurement, Scintillation counters, Tables