Thomson Scattering: What Is It?

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Thomson scattering is a fundamental interaction between electromagnetic radiation and charged particles, primarily electrons. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding its cross section and the relationship between scattering angle and photon energy. A polar plot created using MATLAB illustrates these concepts, although the creator seeks clarification on its appearance. Additionally, Compton scattering is mentioned as a relativistic extension of Thomson scattering, incorporating Kline-Nishina corrections to the differential and total cross sections.

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Would you please explain more abot it?

Thanks:smile:
 
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jtbell said:
More than what?

http://www.google.com/search?q=thomson+scattering"

Well, actually I had read them!:wink: I want to know more about its cross section and its relationship with the scattering angle and energy of photon!
here's a polar plot of it that I have drawn with Matlab but I just don't know why it looks this
way!
hmmm...Iguess it's better to be moved to Nuclear engineering form and I'd be grateful if you move it. Thanks:smile:
 

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Google "Compton Scattering", which is Thomson scattering in the relativistic regime with Kline-Nishina corrections to the differential and total cross sections.
 

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