What are the Mathematical Foundations of Mie Scattering?
The mathematical description of Mie scattering is complex, involving solutions to Maxwell's equations for spherical particles. The Mie theory provides a comprehensive framework to calculate the scattering, absorption, and extinction of light by spherical particles. These calculations depend on the size parameter (ratio of the particle circumference to the wavelength), the refractive index of the particle, and the surrounding medium.
