Scattering

In particle physics, scattering is a class of phenomena by which particles are deflected by collisions with other particles.

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Particle physics - Particle

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In astronomy and optics scattering is deflection of photons by either macroscopic surfaces such as an asteroid or by small particles as in the rings of Saturn. No atomic or molecular absorption or emission processes are involved. The sky is blue because molecules in the air preferentially scatter blue light.

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Astronomy - Optics - Photon - Asteroid - Saturn - Atom - Molecular - Absorption - Emission - Sky - Light

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In acoustics and ultrasonography, scattering is deflection of sound waves by particles or medium inhomogeneities.

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Acoustics - Ultrasonography - Sound - Wave - Particle - Medium

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