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== Scatter ==

'''Scatter''' refers to the phenomenon where particles or waves are deflected or diffused in various directions. This term is widely used in different fields such as [[physics]], [[medicine]], [[statistics]], and [[computer graphics]].

=== Physics ===
In [[physics]], scattering is a fundamental process that occurs when particles or waves encounter obstacles or non-uniformities in the medium through which they are traveling. There are several types of scattering, including:

* '''[[Rayleigh scattering]]''': This occurs when particles are much smaller than the wavelength of the radiation. It is responsible for the blue color of the sky.
* '''[[Mie scattering]]''': This occurs when the particles are about the same size as the wavelength of the radiation. It is often used to describe the scattering of light by atmospheric particles.
* '''[[Compton scattering]]''': This involves the scattering of [[X-rays]] or [[gamma rays]] by electrons.
* '''[[Rutherford scattering]]''': This describes the deflection of charged particles by the [[Coulomb force]].

=== Medicine ===
In [[medicine]], scatter is often discussed in the context of [[medical imaging]] techniques such as [[X-ray]] and [[CT scan]]s. Scattered radiation can degrade image quality and increase the dose of radiation received by the patient. Techniques such as [[grid (radiology)|grids]] and [[collimation]] are used to reduce scatter.

=== Statistics ===
In [[statistics]], scatter refers to the spread or dispersion of a set of data points. This is often visualized using a [[scatter plot]], which shows the relationship between two variables. Measures of scatter include the [[variance]] and [[standard deviation]].

=== Computer Graphics ===
In [[computer graphics]], scatter is used in the context of rendering techniques to simulate the way light interacts with surfaces. Techniques such as [[subsurface scattering]] are used to create realistic images of materials like skin, marble, and other translucent objects.

== Related Pages ==
* [[Rayleigh scattering]]
* [[Mie scattering]]
* [[Compton scattering]]
* [[Rutherford scattering]]
* [[Medical imaging]]
* [[X-ray]]
* [[CT scan]]
* [[Scatter plot]]
* [[Variance]]
* [[Standard deviation]]
* [[Subsurface scattering]]

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