How Does Compton Scattering Affect Photon Wavelength at 90 Degrees?

3 replies · 2K views · last reply
Questions999
Messages
151
Reaction score
0

Homework Statement


The length of the photon waves which are under Compton scattering ( compton scattering is applied on them) is measured in the angle =90 degree.If ΔΛ/Λ is 1.5 %,what is the length of the waves of the falling photons?


Homework Equations



Compton scattering wavelength shift equation: λ' minus λ equals h over m_e c times (1 minus cos θ).


The Attempt at a Solution



The only problem here is ΔΛ/Λ = 1.5 %, I don't know how to relate that to the above formula..
 
Elaia06 said:

Homework Statement


The length of the photon waves which are under Compton scattering ( compton scattering is applied on them) is measured in the angle =90 degree.If ΔΛ/Λ is 1.5 %,what is the length of the waves of the falling photons?


Homework Equations



Compton scattering equation: λ' − λ = (h / (m_e c))(1 − cos θ), where h is Planck's constant, m_e is electron mass and c is the speed of light.


The Attempt at a Solution



The only problem here is ΔΛ/Λ = 1.5 %, I don't know how to relate that to the above formula..

By definition, Δλ = (λ' - λ)/λ.
 
rude man said:
By definition, Δλ = (λ' - λ)/λ.
I think that should be Δλ = (λ' - λ) or Δλ/λ = (λ' - λ)/λ.