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|Meaning=The theory, within the framework of continuum [[electromagnetic theory]], of [[scattering]]  and [[absorption]] of a plane, [[harmonic]] wave with arbitrary [[frequency]] and state of [[polarization]]  by a homogeneous sphere of arbitrary size and composition.
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|Explanation=Mie theory describes in detail atmospheric optical phenomena such as [[rainbows]], [[glories]], and  [[coronas]]. Because Gustav Mie in 1908 was not the first to treat scattering by an arbitrary sphere,  the term Lorenz-Mie theory has come into use in recent years.<br/> Kerker, M. 1969. The Scattering of Light and Other Electromagnetic Radiation. 54&ndash;59. <br/> Logan, N. 1965. Proc. IEEE. 53. 773&ndash;785. <br/> van de Hulst, H. C. 1957. Light Scattering by Small Particles. ch. 9. <br/> Bohren, C. F., and D. R. Huffman 1983. Absorption and Scattering of Light by Small Particles. ch. 4. <br/> Bohren, C. F. 1992. Opt. Phot. News. 3. 18&ndash;19.  
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<div class="definition"><div class="short_definition">The theory, within the framework of continuum [[electromagnetic theory]], of [[scattering]]  and [[absorption]] of a plane, [[harmonic]] wave with arbitrary [[frequency]] and state of [[polarization]]  by a homogeneous sphere of arbitrary size and composition.</div><br/> <div class="paragraph">Mie theory describes in detail atmospheric optical phenomena such as [[rainbows]], [[glories]], and  [[coronas]]. Because Gustav Mie in 1908 was not the first to treat scattering by an arbitrary sphere,  the term Lorenz-Mie theory has come into use in recent years.</div><br/> </div><div class="reference">Kerker, M. 1969. The Scattering of Light and Other Electromagnetic Radiation. 54&ndash;59. </div><br/> <div class="reference">Logan, N. 1965. Proc. IEEE. 53. 773&ndash;785. </div><br/> <div class="reference">van de Hulst, H. C. 1957. Light Scattering by Small Particles. ch. 9. </div><br/> <div class="reference">Bohren, C. F., and D. R. Huffman 1983. Absorption and Scattering of Light by Small Particles. ch. 4. </div><br/> <div class="reference">Bohren, C. F. 1992. Opt. Phot. News. 3. 18&ndash;19. </div><br/>
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The theory, within the framework of continuum electromagnetic theory, of scattering and absorption of a plane, harmonic wave with arbitrary frequency and state of polarization by a homogeneous sphere of arbitrary size and composition.

Mie theory describes in detail atmospheric optical phenomena such as rainbows, glories, and coronas. Because Gustav Mie in 1908 was not the first to treat scattering by an arbitrary sphere, the term Lorenz-Mie theory has come into use in recent years.
Kerker, M. 1969. The Scattering of Light and Other Electromagnetic Radiation. 54–59.
Logan, N. 1965. Proc. IEEE. 53. 773–785.
van de Hulst, H. C. 1957. Light Scattering by Small Particles. ch. 9.
Bohren, C. F., and D. R. Huffman 1983. Absorption and Scattering of Light by Small Particles. ch. 4.
Bohren, C. F. 1992. Opt. Phot. News. 3. 18–19.

The theory, within the framework of continuum electromagnetic theory, of scattering and absorption of a plane, harmonic wave with arbitrary frequency and state of polarization by a homogeneous sphere of arbitrary size and composition.

  1. The process by which electromagnetic radiation is propagated through free space.
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