Module 5 : MODERN PHYSICS
Lecture 25 : Compton Effect
 
   Recap
   In this lecture you will learn the following
Compton effect is a process in which x-rays collide with electrons and are scattered.
Unlike the prediction of classical wave theory, the wavelength of the scattered radiation does not depend on the
  intensity of radiation but depends on the scattering angle and the wavelength of the incident beam.
Compton effect can be explained by considering radiation to be of particulate nature.
Compton effect is best exhibited with short wavelength radiation like x-rays.
A free electron cannot absorb a photon because it is not possible to simultaneously satisfy energy-momentum
  conservation.
 

 

 

 

 

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