What is Scattering?
When [[radiation]] hits something it may be sent off in many directions. This is '''scattering''' and is distinct from [[absorption]], [[reflection]], and [[refraction]]. Kinds of scattering include: * [[Mie scattering]] * [[Rayleigh scattering]] * [[Compton scattering]] * [[Tyndall effect]] * [[Thomson scattering]] {{disambig}}