Light Scattering by Ice Crystals: Fundamentals and Applications

ISBN-13: 9780521889162 / Angielski / Twarda / 2016 / 460 str.

Kuo Nan Liou

Opis

This volume outlines the fundamentals and applications of light scattering, absorption and polarization processes involving ice crystals.

Recenzje

'With the development of increasingly sophisticated scientific and technological capabilities in optics and photonics, it is possible to lose sight of the intricacies of natural phenomena. This book shows, in a clear and accessible manner, the detailed analysis required to understand optical phenomena associated with the scattering of light by ice crystals … The book is primarily directed at researchers and graduate students in the atmospheric sciences. It is apparent that such an audience will be well served by this masterly exposition. However, those with less specialized interests could also benefit greatly from this book, which carefully presents a number of theoretical frameworks required to gain understanding of the scattering of light.' K. Alan Shore, Optics and Photonics Reviews

Spis treści

Preface; 1. Ice in the Earth's atmosphere; 2. Fundamentals of light scattering by ice crystals; 3. Principle of geometric optics for application to light scattering by ice crystals; 4. Other useful approaches for light scattering by ice particles; 5. Application of light scattering by ice crystals to remote sensing; 6. Application of light scattering by ice crystals to climate studies; References; Index.