This document discusses nephlometry and turbidometry, which measure scattered or transmitted light from suspended particles to determine concentration. Nephlometry measures scattered light at low concentrations (<100 mg/L) and turbidometry measures transmitted light at high concentrations (>100 mg/L). Factors like particle size, shape, concentration, wavelength, and refractive indices affect scattering intensity. Instruments include nephelometers, turbidimeters, and nephloturbidimeters. Applications include water analysis, determining ions like CO2, phosphorus, ammonia, sulfate, and calcium, as well as uses in various industries.