Peter Waterman and T-matrix methods

This paper summarizes the scientific legacy of Peter C. Waterman (1928-2012) who introduced concepts and theoretical techniques that have had a major impact on the fields of scattering by particles and particle groups, optical particle characterization, radiative transfer, and remote sensing. A biographical sketch is also included.

► We review Waterman's scientific work. ► We review Waterman's scientific legacy. ► We review Waterman's life.