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Three types of atmospheric scattering?
Plain English (default view) ā short, conversational, lightly seasoned with science
š¬ Scientific / formula (revealed on click) ā markdown + $$ā¦$$ ok
Classified by **particle size relative to wavelength**: - š¦ **Rayleigh** ā particles āŖ Ī» - Source: air molecules (Nā, Oā) - Affects: short wavelengths most (1/Ī»ā“ dependence) - Result: **blue sky** at noon, red at sunset - š«ļø **Mie** ā particles ā Ī» - Source: dust, smoke, aerosols, pollen - Affects: longer wavelengths and all of visible - Result: **hazy skies** - āļø **Non-selective** ā particles ā« Ī» - Source: water droplets, ice crystals - Affects: **all wavelengths equally** - Result: **white clouds** (B + G + R scattered equally ā white)
š” Mnemonic / memory aid (shown on hover)
Rayleigh ā blue sky (short wins). Mie ā haze (particles match wavelength). Non-selective ā white clouds (big droplets scatter ALL colors equally = white).
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