J W Hovenier

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Transfer of Polarized Light in Planetary Atmospheres: Basic Concepts and Practical Methods (2004)Hardcover - 2004, 8 December 2004

Transfer of Polarized Light in Planetary Atmospheres: Basic Concepts and Practical Methods (2004)
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Part of Series
Astrophysics and Space Science Library
Part of Series
Astrophysics and Space Science Library (Hardcover)
Print Length
258 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Springer
Date Published
8 Dec 2004
ISBN-10
1402028555
ISBN-13
9781402028557

Description

The principal elements of the theory of polarized light transfer in planetary atmospheres are expounded in a systematic but concise way. Basic concepts and practical methods are emphasized, both for single and multiple scattering of electromagnetic radiation by molecules and particles in the atmospheres of planets in the Solar System, including the Earth, and beyond. A large part of the book is also useful for studies of light scattering by particles in comets, the interplanetary and interstellar medium, circumstellar disks, reflection nebulae, water bodies like oceans and suspensions of particles in a gas or liquid in the laboratory.

Throughout the book symmetry principles, such as the reciprocity principle and the mirror symmetry principle, are employed. In this way the theory is made more transparent and easier to understand than in most papers on the subject. In addition, significant computational reductions, resulting from symmetry principles, are presented. Hundreds of references to relevant literature are given at the end of the book. Appendices contain supplementary information such as a general exposition on properties of matrices transforming Stokes parameters of light beams. Each chapter concludes with a number of problems with answers or hints for solution.

The readers should have some basic knowledge of physics and mathematics. The book is suitable as a textbook for advanced undergraduates and graduate students. It will also be of interest to science professionals in one of the many disciplines in which electromagnetic scattering plays an important role, like astrophysics, atmospheric optics, remote sensing, marine optics, biophysics and biomedicine.

Product Details

Authors:
J W HovenierCornelis V M Van Der MeeHelmut Domke
Book Edition:
2004
Book Format:
Hardcover
Country of Origin:
NL
Date Published:
8 December 2004
Dimensions:
23.39 x 15.6 x 1.6 cm
ISBN-10:
1402028555
ISBN-13:
9781402028557
Language:
English
Location:
Dordrecht
Pages:
258
Publisher:
Weight:
557.92 gm

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