Searching Book about QED; compton scattering of polarized photons

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The discussion centers on finding literature that addresses Compton scattering of polarized photons, specifically calculations of the cross section without averaging over initial polarization. Participants recommend "Bjorken and Drell, Volume 1" and "Weinberg, Volume 1" as valuable resources for this topic. The inquiry also references "Landau-Lifshitz-Berezin" but seeks alternatives that provide detailed computations.

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  • Understanding of quantum electrodynamics (QED)
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  • Read "Bjorken and Drell, Volume 1" for detailed calculations on Compton scattering
  • Study "Weinberg, Volume 1" for further insights into polarized photon interactions
  • Explore advanced QED textbooks for comprehensive understanding of cross-section calculations
  • Research academic papers on Compton scattering to find recent developments and methodologies
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does anybody know a book, where the compton-scattering with respect to the initial photon-polarisation is calculated? (beside landau-lifschitz-berestetzki)
 
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I assume you mean a computation of the cross section without averaging over the initial polarization. I believe this is done (though I haven't checked to be sure) in Bjorken and Drell vol.1, and also in Weinberg vol.1.
 
thank you very much! i'll look these books up tomorrow!
 

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