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Fig. 1. Scattering vector definition. Consider scattering, at an angle θ, of a plane wave with the wave vector ki , incident horizontally from the left, by an arbitrarily selected scattering center P. Far away from P, the wavefront of the scattered wave can be also locally represented by a plane. The vector diagram (right) illustrates the relationship, ks = ki + q, between the wave vector, ki, of the incident wave, that of the scattered wave, ks, and the scattering vector q.
| CITATION: Jonasz M. 2006. Scattering vector (www.tpdsci.com/Tpc/ScaVct.php). In: Top. Part. Disp. Sci. (www.tpdsci.com). |
HISTORY: Published: 15-Jun-2006 Modified: 02-Feb-2008 Peer-reviewed: PENDING |
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