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Smaller particles characterized by a complex refractive index generally absorb more radiation per unit mass than larger particles. This absorption reaches a maximum in the Rayleigh region where it becomes size independent. We explore the dependence of dipolar resonant absorption on both shape and refractive index in the Rayleigh region.
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Embury, J. (1980). Absorption by Small Regular Non-Spherical Particles in the Rayleigh Region. In: Schuerman, D.W. (eds) Light Scattering by Irregularly Shaped Particles. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-3704-1_12
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