Examples for calculations of the Mie contribution due to single scattering. The different panels refer to different indices of refraction ⟨n_re⟩. Each panel plots the ratio of the single scattering phase element − P₁₂∕P₁₁ as a function of phase angle, for four wavelengths 450 nm, 550 nm, 650 nm, and 850 nm (B, V, R, and I). Different line styles indicate different mean particle radii distributions for ⟨r_eff⟩ = 4, 8, and 12 μm.