Static and Dynamic Scattering
A common dichotomy in light scattering terminology is static light scattering versus dynamic light scattering. The chief distinction is whether the scattering is observed to be changing over time (dynamic) or constant over the observation (static). This terminology is especially commonly encountered in the field of polymer chemistry, though it can obviously be applied to a broad range of situations.
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