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The extinction paradox of the light scattering theory, for example Bohren 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. Lai et al (2004) have recently challenged the usual intepretation of this paradox which explains that one half of the scattered power is due to the diffraction of light.
| 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: 08-Jun-2006 Peer-reviewed: PENDING |
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