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scattering angle, Math - symbol
The angle between the forward direction of the incident beam and a straight line connecting the scattering point and the detector. Synonymous with angle of observation.
Source:
Purple Book, p. 65
PAC, 1990, 62, 2167 (Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)) on page 2212
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by: Miloslav Nic, Jiri Jirat, Bedrich Kosata, ICT Prague, Czech Republic
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