Light Scattering
Light scattering techniques use the scattered reflection of light from a surface to infer information about the surface texture, structure, and material properties. Techniques include:
- Specular reflection from smooth mirror-like surfaces
- Diffuse scattering of rough or textured surfaces
- Elastic scattering in which the light maintains its wavelength (e.g., Rayleigh, Mie scattering).
- Inelastic scattering: in which the light changes wavelength (e.g., Raman scattering).