Coherent Backscattering by Large Ice Crystals of Irregular Shapes in Cirrus Clouds
All elements of the scattering matrix have been numerically studied for particles of irregular shapes whose size is much larger than incident wavelength. The calculations are performed in the physical optics approximation for a particle size of 20 μm at a wavelength of 0.532 μm. Here the scattered i...
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| author | Natalia Kustova Alexander Konoshonkin Victor Shishko Dmitry Timofeev Anatoli Borovoi Zhenzhu Wang |
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| description | All elements of the scattering matrix have been numerically studied for particles of irregular shapes whose size is much larger than incident wavelength. The calculations are performed in the physical optics approximation for a particle size of 20 μm at a wavelength of 0.532 μm. Here the scattered intensity reveals the backscattering coherent peak. It is shown that the polarization elements of the matrix reveal the surges within the backscattering peak. The angular width of the surges does not practically depend on particle shape, but depends on the particle size. It is shown that these surges are created by interference between the conjugate scattered waves propagating in the inverse directions. The results obtained are of interest for interpretation of lidar measurements in cirrus clouds. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a94c4aff75094d968352e92184b7c2342023-12-01T23:23:54ZengMDPI AGAtmosphere2073-44332022-08-01138127910.3390/atmos13081279Coherent Backscattering by Large Ice Crystals of Irregular Shapes in Cirrus CloudsNatalia Kustova0Alexander Konoshonkin1Victor Shishko2Dmitry Timofeev3Anatoli Borovoi4Zhenzhu Wang5V.E. Zuev Institute of Atmospheric Optics SB RAS, Academician Zuev Sq. 1, 634055 Tomsk, RussiaV.E. Zuev Institute of Atmospheric Optics SB RAS, Academician Zuev Sq. 1, 634055 Tomsk, RussiaV.E. Zuev Institute of Atmospheric Optics SB RAS, Academician Zuev Sq. 1, 634055 Tomsk, RussiaV.E. Zuev Institute of Atmospheric Optics SB RAS, Academician Zuev Sq. 1, 634055 Tomsk, RussiaV.E. Zuev Institute of Atmospheric Optics SB RAS, Academician Zuev Sq. 1, 634055 Tomsk, RussiaKey Laboratory of Atmospheric Optics, Anhui Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, ChinaAll elements of the scattering matrix have been numerically studied for particles of irregular shapes whose size is much larger than incident wavelength. The calculations are performed in the physical optics approximation for a particle size of 20 μm at a wavelength of 0.532 μm. Here the scattered intensity reveals the backscattering coherent peak. It is shown that the polarization elements of the matrix reveal the surges within the backscattering peak. The angular width of the surges does not practically depend on particle shape, but depends on the particle size. It is shown that these surges are created by interference between the conjugate scattered waves propagating in the inverse directions. The results obtained are of interest for interpretation of lidar measurements in cirrus clouds.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/13/8/1279physical optics approximationlight scatteringbackscatteringMueller matrixcirrus cloudsice crystals |
| spellingShingle | Natalia Kustova Alexander Konoshonkin Victor Shishko Dmitry Timofeev Anatoli Borovoi Zhenzhu Wang Coherent Backscattering by Large Ice Crystals of Irregular Shapes in Cirrus Clouds Atmosphere physical optics approximation light scattering backscattering Mueller matrix cirrus clouds ice crystals |
| title | Coherent Backscattering by Large Ice Crystals of Irregular Shapes in Cirrus Clouds |
| title_full | Coherent Backscattering by Large Ice Crystals of Irregular Shapes in Cirrus Clouds |
| title_fullStr | Coherent Backscattering by Large Ice Crystals of Irregular Shapes in Cirrus Clouds |
| title_full_unstemmed | Coherent Backscattering by Large Ice Crystals of Irregular Shapes in Cirrus Clouds |
| title_short | Coherent Backscattering by Large Ice Crystals of Irregular Shapes in Cirrus Clouds |
| title_sort | coherent backscattering by large ice crystals of irregular shapes in cirrus clouds |
| topic | physical optics approximation light scattering backscattering Mueller matrix cirrus clouds ice crystals |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/13/8/1279 |
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