Wavelength of scattered photon and angle of scattering in the Compton scattering

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In Compton scattering, the wavelength of the scattered photon λ' can be calculated using the energy of the incident photon and the energy of the scattered electron. Given an incident photon energy of 1 MeV and a scattered electron energy of 0.32 MeV, the new wavelength λ' is determined to be approximately 1.82 pm. The angle of scattering θ is calculated to be about 40.45 degrees using the Compton wavelength equation. The calculations confirm the values derived from the provided equations. The results align with the principles of Compton scattering.
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Homework Statement



In the Compton scattering, a photon of wavelength λ collides with an electron at rest, and a new photon of wavelength λ' emerges at an angle θ. Find λ' y θ.

Energy of incident photon Ei = 1 MeV
Energy of scattered electron Ee = 0.32 MeV

Homework Equations



E = \frac{hc}{λ}

λ' - λ = λc(1 - cosθ)

c being Compton wavelength)

The Attempt at a Solution



λ' = \frac{hc}{E_i - E_e} = \frac{1240 eV · nm}{0.68 MeV} = 1.82 pm

θ = cos-1\left(\frac{λ - λ'}{λ_c} + 1\right) = 40.45°

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