Reformulation of the Radiative Transfer Equations

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for the following formulation of the RTE,

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Why do we reformulate in terms of μ = cosθ?

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Why do we reformulate in terms of μ = cosθ?
... because it is often convenient. Have a try and see what happens when you don't.
 
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