Rayleigh scattering (ω⁴ law)

Layer 1 — Physicsin the electromagnetism subtree

σ ∝ ω⁴/(ω₀²-ω²)² for bound electrons; explains blue sky and red sunsets. Induced dipole oscillator picture.

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