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Scattering plane

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The plane spanned by incoming and outgoing propagation directions when those directions are not parallel or antiparallel. Polarization perpendicular or parallel to it is useful when expressing a differential scattering cross-section. The plane is not unique at exact forward or backward scattering.

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