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The extinction paradox of the light scattering theory, for example Bohren CF and Huffman 1983, states that a particle much larger than the wavelength of light attenuates exactly twice the light power that falls onto its geometrical cross section. See extintion, paradox, explanations.
| CITATION: Jonasz M. 2006. Extinction paradox (www.tpdsci.com/Tpc/ExtPdx.php). In: Top. Part. Disp. Sci. (www.tpdsci.com). |
HISTORY: Published: 24-Feb-2006 Modified: 03-Jun-2011 Peer-reviewed: PENDING |
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