Effects of Higher-Order Scattering in a Molecular Atmosphere
- 1 December 1964
- journal article
- Published by Optica Publishing Group in Journal of the Optical Society of America
- Vol. 54 (12) , 1413-1414
- https://doi.org/10.1364/josa.54.001413
Abstract
The effects of higher-order scattering on intensity, degree of polarization, and direction of thé plane of polarization in a molecular atmosphere have been calculated.Inclusion of higher-order scattering changes these parameters strongly. Particularly, consideration of higher-order scattering is essential in the blue wavelength range (large optical thickness). The influence increases with decreasing zenith distance of the sun. The earth albedo augments the effect, except for direction of the polarization, which is independent of higher-order scattering.Keywords
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- Importance of Higher Order Scattering in a Molecular AtmosphereJournal of the Optical Society of America, 1964