Re: Plastic Light

Andy Resnick wrote:
Doune wrote:

Hi Andy

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You are confusing energy with velocity. Inelastic scattering does
indeed occur (Raman scattering).

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Andrew Resnick, Ph.D.
Department of Physiology and Biophysics
Case Western Reserve University

No, I talking about reflection. Sam Wormley (who seems to be a credible
contributor) has stated Photons are "absorbed" and "re emitted" as if
"reflected".

I think Raman scattering is related to light polarisation by the
molecule - and so is dependant on the substrate.

I'm talking much more generally about everyday, common or garden
reflected light (mirrors, paper etc)


Best regards

SCW

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