ENGLISH

Scattering of Waves from Large Spheres

By Walter T. Grandy Jr

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2005
ISBN
0521021243, 0511524153, 0521661269, 9780511524158, 9780521021241, 9780521661263
Open Library ID
OL7713793M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
2 MB (2403814 bytes)
Edition
Digitally Printed 1st Pbk. Version
Pages
380\380
Topic
Physics
Time added
2010-02-18 13:16:04

Description

This book provides a complete mathematical and physical description of both scalar and electromagnetic waves scattering from spherical targets. Focusing primarily on spherical radii much larger than incident wavelengths, Walter Grandy explicates and applies the mathematical tools required for developing a deep understanding of the physical processes involved. He employees common atmospheric phenomena such as the rainbow and glory to illustrate theoretical development. Grandy also provides a detailed analysis of optical resonances and extends the theory to include inhomogeneous and nonspherical particles, collections of spheres, and bubbles. This book will be of primary interest to graduate students and researchers in physics (particularly in the fields of optics, the atmospheric sciences and astrophysics), electrical engineering, physical chemistry and some areas of biology.

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