radiative transfer equations

Radiative transfer equations describe how light and other electromagnetic radiation move through and interact with a medium like the atmosphere or a star. They account for processes such as absorption (light being taken in), emission (light being emitted), and scattering (light changing direction). The equations help predict how much radiation reaches a particular point, considering these processes. They are essential in fields like climate science, astrophysics, and remote sensing for understanding how radiation propagates, how it influences temperature, and how to interpret observations of celestial bodies or Earth's atmosphere.