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2 - Classical Light Scattering Theory

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 February 2022

Chiao-Yao She  and
Jonathan S. Friedman
Chiao-Yao She
Affiliation:
Colorado State University
Jonathan S. Friedman
Affiliation:
Universidad Ana G. Mendez
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Summary

In Chapter 2, we present classical light scattering theory. We show the classical electric dipole and how it leads to a model of atomic polarizability and differential scattering cross section. This leads us to the two principal divisions of atomic and molecular scattering, resonant and nonresonant. From here, we close with the causes of broadening of the scattering spectrum, as compared to the laser excitation.

Keywords

classical light scatteringatomic polarizabilitydifferential cross sectionresonant scatteringnonresonant scatteringDoppler shiftspectral broadening
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Atmospheric Lidar Fundamentals
Laser Light Scattering from Atoms and Linear Molecules
 , pp. 7 - 16
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2022

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