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Physical Phenomena > Scattering, Radiation

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Scattering, Radiation  

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Definition

  • The diversion of RADIATION (thermal, electromagnetic, or nuclear) from its original path as a result of interactions or collisions with atoms, molecules, or larger particles in the atmosphere or other media. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)

Entry terms

  • Radiation Scattering

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