Difference between light scattering and radiowave scattering.

[anarachy]

Is there a difference between light scattering and radio wave scattering or do they operate on the same basic principles?

 

[f95toli]

The basic principles are the same. The only real difference is in the length scale (which from a practical point of view of course makes a huge difference).

 

[anarachy]

Can you give me an example on how to calculate scattering for these 2,

1- Light on concrete wall.
2- 2.4Ghz RF on concrete wall.

The comparison would help me understand much better.

Thanks.

 

[wbeaty]

Can you give me an example on how to calculate scattering for these 2,

1- Light on concrete wall.
2- 2.4Ghz RF on concrete wall.

Hope it's not a homework problem! However, isn't concrete fairly transparent at 2.4GHz? Perhaps you mean this: light reflection from glass surface, versus microwave reflection from concrete surface.

 

[anarachy]

I just need to know how to calculate the scattering. What parameters are needed to calculate. I am using a light model to graphically show radio wave propagation.