Mie scattering
[/miː ˈskætərɪŋ/]
noun
espalhamento de Mie
1. A phenomenon in physics describing the scattering of electromagnetic radiation by particles whose size is comparable to the wavelength of the incident light, named after physicist Gustav Mie
Mie scattering explains why fog and clouds appear white, as water droplets scatter all wavelengths of visible light equally
O espalhamento de Mie explica por que a neblina e as nuvens aparecem brancas, pois as gotículas de água espalham todos os comprimentos de onda da luz visível igualmente
2. The type of light scattering that occurs when particles are larger than the wavelength of light, producing less wavelength dependence than Rayleigh scattering
Unlike Rayleigh scattering, Mie scattering is less dependent on wavelength and affects particles in the micrometer range
Diferentemente do espalhamento de Rayleigh, o espalhamento de Mie é menos dependente do comprimento de onda e afeta partículas na faixa micrométrica
Mie scattering is a fundamental concept in physics, atmospheric science, and optical engineering. It is taught in universities and technical institutes in both Brazil and Portugal as part of optics and electromagnetic theory curricula. The term is primarily used in academic and scientific contexts rather than in everyday language. Named after German physicist Gustav Mie (1868-1957), this concept is essential for understanding phenomena like the color of clouds, fog, and the behavior of aerosol particles in the atmosphere.
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