I Compton scattering experiment

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In a Compton scattering experiment, the incident X-ray beam can indeed be detected at various scattering angles, not just at zero degrees. This occurs due to the nature of the scattering process, where photons collide with electrons and can be deflected at different angles, resulting in a range of wavelengths. The original wavelength may still be present in the detected beam depending on the scattering angle and energy transfer. The presence of the original wavelength at different angles is explained by the conservation of energy and momentum during the scattering events. Understanding these principles is crucial for interpreting the results of the experiment.
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Is the incident X-ray beam, with the original wavelength, detected at different scattering angles in Compton scattering experiment or only at zero scattering angle?
I was reading about Compton scattering. I have a question I did not find an answer for it in the book (Concepts of Modern Physics-Sixth Edition-Arthur Beiser) or in the internet search. My question is:
Is the incident X-ray beam, with the original wavelength, detected at different scattering angles in Compton scattering experiment or only at zero scattering angle? If the answer is yes, why?
 

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