Streulichtverteilung

Streulichtverteilung refers to the way light is scattered or diffracted by an object or medium. When light encounters particles, surfaces, or changes in refractive index, its direction of propagation can be altered. This alteration is not a single event but rather a distribution of light across various angles. Different materials and particle sizes will exhibit unique streulichtverteilung patterns. For instance, small particles tend to scatter light more uniformly across all angles (Mie scattering), while larger particles might exhibit more directional scattering. The phenomenon of streulichtverteilung is crucial in understanding various optical effects, such as the color of the sky, the appearance of fog, and the diffusion of light in optical instruments. It plays a significant role in fields like atmospheric science, materials science, and microscopy, influencing how we perceive and interact with light in our environment. Analyzing the streulichtverteilung can provide valuable information about the properties of the scattering object or medium.