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Hajasäteily refers to electromagnetic radiation that has been scattered by particles or surfaces. This phenomenon is significant in various scientific fields, including optics, atmospheric science, and astrophysics. When light or other forms of radiation encounters matter, it can be redirected from its original path. This redirection is known as scattering. Hajasäteily is the term used to describe the radiation that is scattered in many different directions, as opposed to direct radiation which travels in a straight line.

The properties of hajasäteily depend on the wavelength of the radiation and the size and nature of the scattering particles. For instance, in the Earth's atmosphere, air molecules scatter sunlight. Shorter wavelengths of visible light, like blue, are scattered more effectively than longer wavelengths, like red, which is why the sky appears blue. This type of scattering is known as Rayleigh scattering. Larger particles, such as water droplets in clouds or dust particles, can scatter radiation across a wider range of wavelengths, contributing to the white appearance of clouds.

In scientific measurements and imaging, understanding and accounting for hajasäteily is crucial. It can affect the clarity and accuracy of observations. For example, in astronomy, hajasäteily from interstellar dust can obscure the light from distant stars. In remote sensing, hajasäteily from the Earth's surface and atmosphere can influence the data collected by satellites. Techniques are often employed to either minimize the effects of unwanted hajasäteily or to utilize it as a source of information about the scattering medium.