Chapter 1: Single light scattering.- 1. Experimental light scattering matrices from the Amsterdam Light Scattering Database.- 2. Light scattering and absorption by nonsperhical ice crsytals.- 3. Light scattering and absorption characteristics of optically soft particles.- 4. Single light scattering: computational methods.- Chapter 2: Multiple light scattering.- 5. Multiple scattering of short waves by uncorrelated and correlated scatterers.- 6. Asymptotic radiative transfer.- 7. Multiple scattering of polarized light in turbid media with large particles.- 8. Adjoint radiative transfer equation and inverse problems.- Chapter 3: Applications.- 9. Light scattering in combustion.- 10. Absorption and scattering of light in natural waters.

This book provides an account of recent developments in light scattering media optics. Leading researchers focus on both the theoretical and experimental results in the area. In particular, light scattering by ice crystals, soil particles and biological particles is considered. This volume first discusses single light scattering, followed by multiple light scattering and finally examines possible applications in combustion and marine research.