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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
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