Effect Compton - Experiment (Low Cost)

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The forum discussion centers on the feasibility of conducting low-cost experiments to demonstrate the Compton effect. Participants express skepticism about the ability to perform such experiments inexpensively, emphasizing that experiments can only demonstrate phenomena rather than prove them definitively. The consensus indicates that while the Compton effect can be illustrated through experimentation, the costs involved may be prohibitive for budget-conscious individuals.

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Does anyone know of any low-cost experiments that prove the compton effect?
 
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Well, an experiment can't prove anything. At best it can demonstrate. And I don't think this can be done inexpensively.
 
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Vanadium 50 said:
Well, an experiment can't prove anything. At best it can demonstrate. And I don't think this can be done inexpensively.
Hm...Ok
Thank You!
 

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