Abstract
We use the current advanced version of the T-matrix
method to compute the optical cross sections, the asymmetry parameter
of the phase function, and the scattering matrix elements of ice
spheroids with aspect ratios up to 20 and surface-equivalent-sphere
size parameters up to 12. We demonstrate that platelike and
needlelike particles with moderate size parameters possess unique
scattering properties: their asymmetry parameters and phase
functions are similar to those of surface-equivalent spheres, whereas
all other elements of the scattering matrix are typical of particles
much smaller than the wavelength (Rayleigh scatterers). This
result may have important implications for optical particle sizing and
remote sensing of the terrestrial and planetary atmospheres.
© 2000 Optical Society of America
Full Article |
PDF Article
More Like This
References
You do not have subscription access to this journal. Citation lists with outbound citation links are available to subscribers only. You may subscribe either as an OSA member, or as an authorized user of your institution.
Contact your librarian or system administrator
or
Login to access OSA Member Subscription
Cited By
You do not have subscription access to this journal. Cited by links are available to subscribers only. You may subscribe either as an OSA member, or as an authorized user of your institution.
Contact your librarian or system administrator
or
Login to access OSA Member Subscription
Tables (1)
You do not have subscription access to this journal. Article tables are available to subscribers only. You may subscribe either as an OSA member, or as an authorized user of your institution.
Contact your librarian or system administrator
or
Login to access OSA Member Subscription
Equations (3)
You do not have subscription access to this journal. Equations are available to subscribers only. You may subscribe either as an OSA member, or as an authorized user of your institution.
Contact your librarian or system administrator
or
Login to access OSA Member Subscription
Metrics
You do not have subscription access to this journal. Article level metrics are available to subscribers only. You may subscribe either as an OSA member, or as an authorized user of your institution.
Contact your librarian or system administrator
or
Login to access OSA Member Subscription