Asian Journal of Physics Vol 31, Nos 3 – 6 (2022) 515-530

Simulation and analysis of light scattering from particulate matter: A review
Kalpak Gupta and M R Shenoy
Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi – 110 016, India

Dedicated to Professor Bishnu P Pal for his enormous contributions to the advancement of research and education in science and technology through his unique vision and outstanding dedication


Light scattering techniques are ubiquitous and essential components of many methodologies which require the non-invasive characterization of particulate matter. Here, we present an overview of various methods which are usually used to calculate the characteristics of the light scattered by such media. The scattering problem—the objective of which is to obtain the properties of the scattered light relative to the incident light for a given type of particle—can be modelled in the form of a boundary value problem, and it can be solved through different analytical and numerical techniques. The discussion is then extended to the description of light propagation in turbid media, which is of importance in several practical applications. A turbid media consists of suspended particulate matter, which often leads to multiple scattering of light, further complicating the solution of the scattering problem. We outline both analytical and numerical techniques for solving the scattering problem, with particular focus on the Mie theory and the Monte Carlo method with examples. Finally, we conclude with a brief discussion on some of the neoteric applications of light scattering studies. © Anita Publications. All rights reserved.
Keywords: Light scattering, Scattering theory, Particulate matter, Turbid media, Monte Carlo simulation.


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