Radiative Transfer (book by Chandrasekhar)

"Radiative Transfer" by Chandrasekhar explores how radiation (like light) moves through and interacts with matter, such as gases or dust in space or Earth's atmosphere. It examines processes like absorption, where matter takes in radiation; emission, where it releases radiation; and scattering, where radiation changes direction. The book provides mathematical models to describe how radiation propagates, balances energy, and influences the environment. This understanding helps explain phenomena like stellar atmospheres, climate patterns, and remote sensing, offering a fundamental framework for predicting how radiation behaves in complex systems.