Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ258449
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982-Jan
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Rayleigh Scattering.
Young, Andrew T.
Physics Today, v35 n1 p42-48 Jan 1982
The correct usage of such terminology as "Rayleigh scattering,""Rayleigh lines,""Raman lines," and "Tyndall scattering" is resolved during an historical excursion through the physics of light-scattering by gas molecules. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Light, Optics, Physics, Science Education, Science Experiments, Science History, Scientists, Spectroscopy
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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