Dependence of the optical properties on scatterer parameters
- Our basic graphic library
will show changes of various light scattering charcteristics
with the particle composition (refractive index independent of the wavelength),
shape (spheres, cylinders, spheroids), and structure (in the form of layers)
The figures probably will be supplied with methodological notes
(under preparation).
- A more deep insight into the matter in the case of
astronomical applications is given in a
review prepared by N.Voshchinnikov
(a PostScript version is here).
He considers some practical aspects of dependences of
the optical properties of cosmic dust analogs
on their parameters.
- A database containing information about
the interstellar extinction and polarization curves observed
in a wide spectral range from the ultraviolet to infrared
for stars located in different regions of the Galaxy and
Magellanic Clouds is available here.
- First results of a systemtic study as well as a detailed comparison of different
optical characteristics (cross-sections, phase function, etc.)
of some complex shape and structure scatterers
and their optical models are presented
here and here.
Illustrations are given for porous particles
with conclusions being drawn in accessible papers.
- First massive review of optical characteristics
(cross-sections, phase function, etc.) of
nonspherical scatterers having different size, shape, structure and porosity
is given here.
In over 670 figures we compare the properties of
layered and same shape homogeneous (EMT) spheroids and Chebyshev particles
of astronomical silicate.
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