Physics Faculty Publications

Forward glory scattering from bubbles

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-20-1991

Disciplines

Physics

Abstract

The scattering enhancement known as the glory was observed in forward scattering from bubbles in liquids. A physical-optics model of the forward glory is detailed, based on transmitted waves reflected within the bubble. Some aspects of the model are compared with the Mie theory and with features in the cross-polarized light from single bubbles. Clouds of small bubbles rising in water show an angular structure in the forward glory light that is useful for estimating the bubble size.

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