Feynmann diagram for photoemission process

In summary, the conversation discusses the process of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and the interaction between an incoming photon and an atom's electron. It is mentioned that X-ray scattering is mainly affected by the Compton effect, where photons interact with quasi-free electrons. The possibility of including corrections for the binding energy of electrons is also mentioned, with the idea of a "form factor" for the vertex being brought up. It is concluded that without taking into account the binding energy, the process would be similar to the basic diagram of Compton scattering.
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Hello,

is there a representation of the process taking place in X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, describing the interaction of an incoming photon with the electron of the atom?
 
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X-ray scattering is dominated by the Compton effect which is the scattering of photons with quasi-free electrons.

Do you want to take corrections due to binding energy of electrons into account? This will certainly not be a "single Feynman diagram"
 
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I have the basic diagram for Compton scattering in mind, with electron and photon interacting at the left and an electron and photon coming out at right.
If the binding energy of the electrons is not taken into account, would the process be similar to the basic diagram of Compton scattering?
 
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w/o binding energy it would be *exactly* Compton scattering!

Taking the initial state of the electron i.e. its binding energy (which may be large for K-shell electrons in heavy elements) into account one should get something like a "form factor" for the vertex.
 

FAQ: Feynmann diagram for photoemission process

1. What is a Feynman diagram for photoemission process?

A Feynman diagram for photoemission process is a graphical representation used to describe the interaction between a photon and an electron in the process of photoemission. It shows the exchange of a virtual photon between the electron and the atom, resulting in the emission of an electron from the atom.

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The Feynman diagram for photoemission process works by representing the interaction between a photon and an electron as a series of lines and vertices. The lines represent the particles involved, while the vertices represent the interaction between them. The diagram shows the momentum and energy exchanges between the particles, allowing scientists to calculate the probability of the process occurring.

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