Determination of the scaling characteristics of time-dependent optical properties of microalgae using electromagnetic scattering

The time-dependent optical properties of microalgae are crucial for light transfer in photobioreactor (PBR) designs. Here, the were derived using electromagnetic scattering theory informed by experimentally measured Chlorella protothecoides. temporal scaling functions (TSFs) nearly wavelength-independent absorption and cross-sections demonstrated theory, leading to first concrete expression TSF. TSF establishes relationship between absorption/scattering at stationery growth phases microalgal development. provides a new way calculate theory. areas where has exciting potential remote sensing applications.