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1. Atmospheric Aerosols

   Linked via "refractive index ($n$)"

   Optical Properties and Radiative Forcing
   The interaction of aerosols with solar radiation and terrestrial radiation dictates their influence on the planetary energy budget. This interaction is governed by the aerosol's size distribution, shape, and complex refractive index ($n$).
   Scattering and Absorption

2. Atmospheric Aerosols

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   Rayleigh Scattering: Occurs for particles much smaller than the wavelength ($x \ll 1$), typical of very small accumulation mode particles. Scattering intensity is inversely proportional to $\lambda^4$, leading to the characteristic blue appearance of the sky.
   Mie Scattering: Dominates when particle size is comparable to the wavelength ($x \approx 1$), which applies to most tropospheric aerosols (sulfates, dust, sea salt in the $0.1$ to $10 \ \mu\text{m}$ range) [2].…