Creating Electrons via Compton Scattering

[ultimateguy]

I'm doing some simulations, and the simulation says that an electron is present that has been created by "compt".

How can an electron be created by Compton scattering? If an electron is knocked out of the shell by a photon, would that not cause another photon to be emitted?

 

[Astronuc]

Electrons are not 'created' by Compton scattering. They are simply 'knocked out' of an atom, and a lower energy photon. The Compton electron will interact with other electrons, and eventually when the Compton electron slows down and is reabsorbed, a photon will be emitted.

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/quantum/comptint.html

http://www.wooster.edu/physics/JrIS/Files/ChrisT.pdf

 

[sir-pinski]

Yes, it is possible for an electron to be created through Compton scattering. Compton scattering is a phenomenon where a photon interacts with an electron, transferring some of its energy and changing its direction. This can result in the creation of a new electron with the energy and momentum of the original photon.

In this process, the original photon loses some of its energy and may be emitted at a different wavelength or direction. However, the energy and momentum must be conserved, so the creation of a new electron balances out the energy and momentum transfer.

In your simulation, it is likely that the "compt" notation is referring to the Compton scattering event that created the electron, rather than the actual creation of the electron itself. This is a common way to track and label events in particle interactions.

Overall, the creation of an electron through Compton scattering is a well-documented phenomenon in physics and has been observed in various experiments and simulations. I hope this helps to clarify any confusion and further your understanding of this process.