Scattering of light: Describes how light is redirected in

Scattering of light describes how light is redirected in many directions when it encounters particles. This section covers Rayleigh scattering , which explains why the sky is blue, and Mie scattering , related to larger particles. The concepts of scattering cross-section and applications in meteorology and astronomy are also explored. To understand Scattering , let's do a Small ExperimentLet's take a Laser, and two glasses. One has Sugar Solution (Sugar + Water), and the other has just water.While passing laser light through the glass, we observe that we cannot see the Ray of Light in both Sugar Solution and WaterNow, in Water, we Air particles are more effective in scattering light of shorter wavelengths at the blue end than light of longer wavelengths at the red end. Red light has a wavelength about two times greater than blue light. Learn about the phenomenon of scattering of light , how it depends on the size and wavelength of the particle, and the types of scattering such as Rayleigh, Mie, and Raman. Find out why the sky is blue, the sun is red, and the clouds are white due to scattering of light .