ESS55
Prof. Jin-Yi Yu
Rayleigh
Scattering (Gas Molecules)
qInvolves gases, or other
scattering agents that are smaller
than the energy wavelengths.
qScatter energy forward
and backward.
qViolet and blue are
scattered the most, up to 16
times more than red light.
qResponsible for (1) blue
sky in clear days, (2)
blue tint of the atmosphere when
viewed from space, (3) why sunsets/sunrises
are often yellow, orange, and
red.
