1. Introduction,- 2. Light scattering problem,- 3. Homogeneous spheroids,- 4. Analysis of systems arisen from homogeneous spheroids,- 5. Extremely prolate and oblate spheroids,- 6. Layered spheroids,- 7. Axisymmetric particles,- 8. Layered axisymmetric particles,- 9. Small axisymmetric particles,- 10. Some applications,- 11. References,- 12. Appendices.

Solution of the light scattering problem.- Approximate methods.- Exact methods.- Comparison of the methods.- Applications.- Conclusion.