Difference between dispersion and scattering of light.
Dispersion vs Scattering of Light
Dispersion of light is when white light is split into different colors (like a rainbow) as it passes through a medium, such as a prism or water droplets. It happens because different colors of light bend or refract at different angles.
Scattering of light is when light gets redirected or spread out in various directions after interacting with particles or irregularities in a medium. It causes light to lose its original direction and may change its color or intensity.
In simple terms, dispersion is about breaking light into colors, while scattering is about light getting scattered or spread out in different directions.
– Written By Pooja Mishra
