Light scattering-based methods are used to characterize small
particles suspended in water in a wide range of disciplines ranging
from oceanography, through medicine, to industry. The scope and
accuracy of these methods steadily increases with the progress in
light scattering research. This book focuses on the theoretical and
experimental foundations of the study and modeling of light
scattering by particles in water and critically evaluates the key
constraints of light scattering models. It begins with a brief
review of the relevant theoretical fundamentals of the interaction
of light with condensed matter, followed by an extended discussion
of the basic optical properties of pure water and seawater and the
physical principles that explain them. The book continues with a
discussion of key optical features of the pure water/seawater and
the most common components of natural waters. In order to clarify
and put in focus some of the basic physical principles and most
important features of the experimental data on light scattering by
particles in water, the authors employ simple models. The book
concludes with extensive critical reviews of the experimental
constraints of light scattering models: results of measurements of
light scattering and of the key properties of the particles: size
distribution, refractive index (composition), structure, and shape.
These reviews guide the reader through literature scattered among
more than 210 scientific journals and periodicals which represent a
wide range of disciplines. A special emphasis is put on the methods
of measuring both light scattering and the relevant properties of
the particles, because principles of these methods may affect
interpretation and applicability of the results. The book includes
extensive guides to literature on light scattering data and
instrumentation design, as well as on the data for size
distributions, refractive indices, and shapes typical of particles
in natural waters. It also features a comprehensive index, numerous
cross-references, and a reference list with over 1370 entries.
An errata sheet for this work can be found at: http:
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*Extensive reference section provides handy compilations of
knowledge on the designs of light scattering meters, sources of
experimental data, and more
*Worked exercises and examples throughout
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