How is Rayleigh Scattering Utilized in Characterizing Nanoparticles?
Rayleigh scattering is often used in techniques like dynamic light scattering (DLS) to measure the size distribution of nanoparticles in a solution. In DLS, a laser beam is passed through a colloidal solution, and the scattered light is analyzed to determine the particle size distribution. This method is highly sensitive and can detect particles ranging from a few nanometers to several micrometers.
