Compton Cross Section: Derivation & Relation

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The Compton cross section is defined by the Klein-Nishina formula, which describes the scattering of photons by electrons. The relation for the Compton cross section includes the term 1/(1-cos(theta)), where theta represents the scattering angle. This formula is crucial for understanding photon-electron interactions in quantum electrodynamics. For a detailed derivation, refer to the provided lecture notes and Wikipedia entry on the Klein-Nishina formula.

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What's the relation for the Compton cross section? I remember it going as 1/(1-cos(theta)) but can't remember the rest. I searched for a derivation but can't find one at the moment.
 
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http://www.physics.usyd.edu.au/~kuncic/lectures/HEA_L10.pdf
 
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