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Physical Phenomena > Scattering, Radiation
Investigative Techniques > Chemistry Techniques, Analytical > Scattering, Radiation

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Scattering, Radiation  

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  • Radiation Scattering
  • Radiation Scatterings
  • Scatterings, Radiation

Note

  • light scattering: coordinate with LIGHT

Scope note

  • 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)

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  • 74; was SCATTERING 1971-73 (Prov)

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