Scattering, Radiation

**Definition:** The diversion of RADIATION (thermal, electromagnetic, or nuclear) from its original path as a result of interactions or collisions with atoms, molecules, or larger particles in the atmosphere or other media. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)

**Tree numbers:** - E05.196.822 - G01.867

**Synonyms:** - Radiation Scattering