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    • Meteorology
    • Condensed matter physics

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    • Rainbows are optical phenomena caused by light interacting with water droplets.
    • Previous research has explored light scattering by ice crystals, but not specifically by spherical ice particles.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the theoretical and experimental possibility of a rainbow produced by water ice spheres.
    • To determine if the primary and secondary bows can overlap in such a scenario, creating an "icebow".

    Main Methods:

    • Theoretical modeling of light scattering by spherical ice particles.
    • Experimental simulations using water ice spheres under controlled conditions.

    Main Results:

    • Both theoretical calculations and experimental results confirm that water ice spheres can produce a rainbow.
    • A key finding is the potential for overlapping primary and secondary bows, forming a unique "icebow" phenomenon.

    Conclusions:

    • Water ice spheres are capable of generating a distinct type of rainbow with overlapping bows.
    • The natural observation of such an "icebow" remains an open question, as none have been reported to date.