Mie scattering with quantum physics

[anpl]

Hi,

I have to make a work about what are the major components of Mie scattering from a quantum physics point of view.
Unfortunately, from the research I did I only came up with how Mie scattering can be derived from the Maxwell equations. I must probably using the wrong research words, and I was hoping that someone could shed some light in this topic and point me some references to start with. It would mean a lot to me.

Thank you very much!

 

[eljose79]

Hello,

Thank you for your post. Mie scattering is a phenomenon that occurs when electromagnetic radiation, such as light, is scattered by particles that are much larger than the wavelength of the radiation. From a quantum physics point of view, Mie scattering can be explained by considering the interaction between the electromagnetic field and the particles.

One of the major components of Mie scattering is the electromagnetic field itself. In quantum physics, the electromagnetic field is described by the theory of quantum electrodynamics (QED). This theory explains the behavior of the electromagnetic field at the quantum level, taking into account the discrete nature of energy and the interactions between particles.

Another important component is the particles themselves. In Mie scattering, the particles act as scatterers, causing the incident radiation to be redirected in different directions. From a quantum perspective, these particles can be described as quantum objects with their own energy levels and interactions with the electromagnetic field.

To fully understand Mie scattering, it is also important to consider the concept of wave-particle duality. This principle states that particles, such as the scatterers in Mie scattering, can exhibit both wave-like and particle-like behavior. In the case of Mie scattering, the particles act as scatterers, but they also have wave-like properties that contribute to the overall scattering process.

Some references that may be helpful in understanding Mie scattering from a quantum physics point of view include:

1. "Quantum Theory of Mie Scattering" by A. P. French and E. F. Taylor
2. "Introduction to Quantum Optics" by G. S. Agarwal
3. "Quantum Electrodynamics" by R. P. Feynman
4. "Quantum Mechanics" by L. D. Landau and E. M. Lifshitz

I hope this helps to shed some light on the topic and provide a starting point for your research. Best of luck with your work!