Gaseous scattering

Gaseous scattering occurs when particles such as light or other waves pass through a gas and interact with its molecules. As these particles travel, they may collide with gas molecules, causing the waves to change direction or spread out. This process depends on factors like the size and concentration of the molecules, as well as the wavelength of the waves. Gaseous scattering explains phenomena like the blue appearance of the sky, where shorter wavelengths (blue light) scatter more effectively than longer wavelengths (red). It is an important concept in fields like atmospheric science and optics.