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Light scattering calculator: homogeneous sphere (HSS)

Function

The HSS light scattering program calculates the angular scattering pattern, as well as the scattering, absorption, and attenuation parameters of a single homogeneous sphere according to Mie theory (Mie, 1809) with algorithms introduced by Deirmendijan (1969), Kattawar and Plass (1967), and Wiscombe(1980). A modern explanation of Mie theory is given, for example, by Bohren and Huffman (1983). For more detail on the program, as well as for potential applications, please refer to the program help file (or download a zipped help file).

You may also want to consider the following companion products:

  • A spreadsheet in MS Excel™ for viewing angular scattering patterns (VAP)
  • A spreadsheet in MS Excel™ for viewing particle size patterns (VSP)
  • A spreadsheet in MS Excel™ for viewing the dependency of integrated scattering parameters on the particle size and refractive index.

Please also inquire how we can modify the calculator and/or the companion products to better suit your specific needs.

Representative references

Bohren C. F., Huffman D. 1983. Absorption and scattering of light by small particles. Wiley, New York.

Deirmendijan D. 1969. Electromagnetic scattering on spherical polydispersions. Elsevier, Amsterdam.

Kattawar G. W., Plass, G. N. 1967. Electromagnetic scattering from absorbing spheres. Appl. Opt. 6: 1377-1382.

Mie G. 1908. A contribution to the optics of turbid media special colloidal metal solutions (in German: Beitrage zur Optik trüber Medien speziell kolloidaler Metallösungen). Ann. Phys. 25: 377-445.

Wiscombe W. J. 1980. Improved Mie scattering algorithms. Appl. Opt. 19: 1505-1509.
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Input data

The user manually enters required data in edit boxes of the main form.
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Output data

The output data can be arranged by the user in several formats as functions of:

  • scattering angle
  • particle size (with the coating thickness being fixed or being a fixed fraction of the core size)

Please see the program help file for details. The output can be viewed as text, saved to a text file, or copied to the Windows clipboard for pasting into a spreadsheet. Companion spreadsheets in MS ExcelTM (available separately) simplify viewing in graphical form (ready for exporting to a report) and archiving of:

  • angular scattering patterns
  • integral parameters (attenuation, scattering, etc.) as functions of the particle size

as well as viewing the dependency of integral scattering parameters on the particle size and refractive index.
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Language

C++ for WINxx.
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System requirements

Windows 9x/ME/NT. This program uses approximately 738 kB of memory.
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How to order

Please contact MJC Optical Technology by e-mail, telephone / fax, or mail and provide the following data: (you may want to copy the following order data section to your order request)

PRODUCT:

  • The light scattering calculator for homogeneous sphere (HSS): CA$50 (single-user licence)
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  • A companion spreadsheet in MS Excel™ for viewing and archiving angular scattering patterns (VAP): CA$20 (single-user licence)
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  • A companion spreadsheet in MS Excel™ for viewing and archiving integral parameters (attenuation, scattering, etc.) as functions of particle size (VSP): CA$20 (single-user licence)
    Number of single-user licences:
  • A companion spreadsheet in MS Excel™ for viewing the dependency of integrated scattering parameters on the particle size and refractive index (VSR): CA$10 (single-user licence)
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  • E-mail delivery and order handling: CA$5
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  • Canadian residents (except residents of Québec) please add 5% GST
  • Québec residents please add 13% QST
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