polarisation and scattering Flashcards

(4 cards)

1
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Scattering

A

Small particles scatter short (blue) light more → sky is blue

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2
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Milk-water model:

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mimics atmospheric scattering

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3
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Viewed through

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torch appears orange/red

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4
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Viewed from above

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blue due to scattered light

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