How photon interact with electron ?

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The discussion focuses on the interaction between photons and electrons, specifically through the phenomenon of Compton scattering. It highlights that photons, despite having no charge, interact with electrons via their electromagnetic (EM) fields. The interaction occurs when the electric and magnetic fields of the photon influence the charged electron, resulting in energy transfer and momentum change.

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Hi,

How can a photon interact with a electron (ex. Compton scattering) whether the photon has no sign like positive ou negative charges?

How the field (EM wave) in the photon interact with a electron ?

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live4physics said:
How the field (EM wave) in the photon interact with a electron ?

How does an electric and magnetic field interact with a charged particle?
 

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