Biophysics
Rayleigh scattering is the phenomenon where light or other electromagnetic radiation is scattered by particles much smaller than its wavelength, resulting in a change of direction of the light without a change in its energy. This scattering is responsible for various optical effects, including the blue color of the sky and the reddish hues observed during sunrise and sunset, making it a key concept in understanding light interactions at the molecular level.
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