Backscatter (disambiguation)
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Backscatter
Backscatter
In physics, backscatter is the reflection of waves, particles, or signals back to the direction they came from. It is a diffuse reflection due to scattering, as opposed to specular reflection like a mirror...

is the reflection of waves, particles or signals. The term may also refer to:
  • Backscatter X-ray
    Backscatter X-ray
    Backscatter X-ray is an advanced X-ray imaging technology. Traditional X-ray machines detect hard and soft materials by the variation in transmission through the target. In contrast, backscatter X-ray detects the radiation that reflects from the target...

    , a new type of imaging technology
  • Backscatter (DDOS), a side effect of denial-of-service attacks on computer resources
  • Backscatter (e-mail)
    Backscatter (e-mail)
    Backscatter is incorrect automated bounce messages sent by mail servers, typically as a side effect of incoming spam....

    , a side effect of e-mail spam, viruses or worms
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