The discussion centers on the existence of a theory for Mie scattering involving spheres with a constant dipole moment. The original poster notes that while there are solutions attributed to Ludvig Lorenz and others, these are not clearly presented in the Wikipedia article, particularly concerning dipoles. They express skepticism about how a constant dipole moment would affect scattering results compared to dielectric spheres, suggesting it does not contribute to radiation. The conversation also touches on the potential impact of the constant dipole moment on polarizability and induced dipole moments, although the need for knowledge of polarizability is emphasized. Overall, the inquiry seeks clarity on the relationship between dipole moments and Mie scattering theory.
