Rainbows and fogbows
- 20 August 1991
- journal article
- Published by Optica Publishing Group in Applied Optics
- Vol. 30 (24), 3415-3420
- https://doi.org/10.1364/ao.30.003415
Abstract
The optics of rainbows and fogbows is investigated theoretically for monodisperse drops using Mie theory. Included in the calculations are a realistic solar illumination spectrum and the finite size of the sun. Drop sizes range from 3 to 300 μm (3800 > X > 38). Results are presented on the location, width, contrast, polarization, and color of both primary and secondary rainbows. Particular attention is given to rainbows formed in small drops (fogbows).Keywords
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