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calculate the maximum increase in photon wavelength that can occur during Compton Scattering. (answer in pm).
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Damon
new lambda - old lambda = electron lambda (1-cos theta)
1-cos theta is max when theta = 180 degrees (cos theta = -1) and (1 -cos theta ) is two
electron wavelength is h/( me c)
= 2.43*10^-12 meters
so
4.86 * 10^-12 meters
1-cos theta is max when theta = 180 degrees (cos theta = -1) and (1 -cos theta ) is two
electron wavelength is h/( me c)
= 2.43*10^-12 meters
so
4.86 * 10^-12 meters
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