Compton scattering

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Compton scattering (uncountable)

(physics) The increase in the wavelength, and corresponding decrease in the energy, of photons (especially of X-rays and gamma rays) when scattered by interaction with matter

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Above twice this (main) pair production may take place. citation Compton scattering and pair production are examples of two other competing mechanisms. Source: Internet

Although nuclear Compton scattering exists, citation Compton scattering usually refers to the interaction involving only the electrons of an atom. Source: Internet

And he proposed a theory that they were produced in interstellar space as by-products of the fusion of hydrogen atoms into the heavier elements, and that secondary electrons were produced in the atmosphere by Compton scattering of gamma rays. Source: Internet

At higher energies, Compton scattering dominates. Source: Internet

Derivation of the scattering formula Energies of a photon at 500 keV and an electron after Compton scattering. Source: Internet

Compton scattering and annihilation/generation of pairs Another interesting term in the expansion is : where : is the fermionic contraction (propagator). Source: Internet

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