Experimental Studies of Multiple-Scattered Light from Latex Spheres

Abstract

This report presents the results of a series of light-scattering measurements on small, spherical particles of a known size distribution and index of refraction. The purpose of the study is to provide additional data for the evaluation of the multiple-scattering model used in a plume visibility code currently being developed for the Air Force. Measurements of both singly and multiple scattered laser radiation from aqueous suspensions of spherical latex particles were performed at several optical depths. Included are descriptions of the light-scattering apparatus and sample preparation techniques used in the study. Also, sample results of the experiments are presented in graphical form with normalized scattering intensity as a function of scattering angle.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA076322

Entities

People

  • B. P. Curry
  • D. P. Weaver
  • J. W.L. Lewis

Organizations

  • Arnold Engineering Development Complex

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Argon Lasers
  • Coherent Radiation
  • Data Analysis
  • Dye Lasers
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Laser Beams
  • Light Scattering
  • Measurement
  • Optical Properties
  • Optics
  • Particles
  • Radiation
  • Refraction
  • Refractive Index
  • Scattering
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Spectroscopy.
  • Surface Coatings Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy