Quantum physics (quantum theory, quantum mechanics)

Quantum physics (quantum theory, quantum mechanics) Quantum physics (quantum theory, quantum mechanics)

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Compton scattering 1 Scattering of X-rays on free electrons; • Electrons supplied by graphite target; • Outermost electrons in C loosely bound; binding energy

Compton (1923) measured intensity of scattered X-rays from solid target, as function of wavelength for different angles. Nobel prize 1927. Compton scattering 2 X-ray source Collimator (selects angle) Crystal (selects wavelength) Target Result: peak in scattered radiation shifts to longer wavelength than source. Amount depends on θ (but 15 not on the target material). A.H. Compton, Phys. Rev. 22 409 (1923)

Compton scattering 1<br />

Scattering of X-rays on free<br />

electrons;<br />

• Electrons supplied by graphite<br />

target;<br />

• Outermost electrons in C loosely<br />

bound; binding energy

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