Light scattering in liquids with anisotropic molecules

Light scattering in liquids with anisotropic molecules 

When considering the anisotropic component of scattered light in gases (Equation 2.2-7), molecules are presumed to be oriented every which way with an equal probability. As there exists a short-range order in liquids, the situation is much more complicated. 

However, as the evidence suggests, Eiquations 2.2-19,- 24,-25 are applicable to liquids with a sufficient accuracy. So, the anisotropic component Rgoan can be calculated from the measured r or Rgo and the depolarization factor Ago. 

ssiiming the random distribution of molecules in liquids (Vuks, 1977), 

It differs from Rgoan for gases (Equation 2.2-18) by the internal field factor [(/i 2)/3)  

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