Center of the Sphere (IMAGE) Lomonosov Moscow State University Caption From the center of the sphere illuminated by an electromagnetic wave we draw a line in any fixed direction. Along this line we lay off a segment, whose length equals to the intensity of the radiation scattered by the sphere in this direction. Thus, we get a point in a 3-dimensional space. If we do that for any possible directions, the set of these points forms a surface. Now it is easy, using this surface, to determine the intensity of the radiation scattered in any given direction. These surfaces are shown in the figure. The parameter q is proportional to the frequency of the incident wave. It is seen clearly that small changes in q lead to a dramatic restructuring of the directionality of the scattered radiation. Credit Tribelsky et al., <u>Scientific Reports</u> Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.