Scattering of Waves from Large Spheres

Walter T. Grandy, Jr (University of Wyoming)

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English

Cambridge University Pres
06 December 2000

Mathematics & Sciences; Light (optics); Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory)

This book describes the scattering of waves, both scalar and electromagnetic, from impenetrable and penetrable spheres. Although the scattering of plane waves from spheres is an old subject, there is little doubt that it is still maturing as a broad range of new applications demands an understanding of finer details. In this book attention is focused primarily on spherical radii much larger than incident wavelengths, along with the asymptotic techniques required for physical analysis of the scattering mechanisms involved. Applications to atmospheric phenomena such as the rainbow and glory are included, as well as a detailed analysis of optical resonances. Extensions of the theory to inhomogeneous and nonspherical particles, collections of spheres, and bubbles are also discussed. 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.

By: Walter T. Grandy Jr (University of Wyoming)
Imprint: Cambridge University Pres
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 810g
ISBN: 9780521661263
ISBN 10: 0521661269
Pages: 380
Publication Date: 06 December 2000
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface; 1. Classical scattering; 2. Scattering of scalar waves; 3. Scattering of electromagnetic waves from spherical targets; 4. First applications of the Mie solution; 5. Short-wavelength scattering by transparent spheres; 6. Scattering observables for large dielectric spheres; 7. Resonance scattering; 8. Extensions and further applications; Appendices; References.

Reviews for Scattering of Waves from Large Spheres

"""useful for anyone seeking to broaden his or her understanding and make connections between different theoretical approaches to scattering prolems...Grandy provides a fresh approach, incorporating many different physical models, to illuminate the physical characteristics of scattering from spheres."" Am. J. Phys. 69 Oct 2001"