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

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The discussion focuses on the calculations involved in Compton scattering, specifically determining the wavelength of the scattered photon (λ') and the angle of scattering (θ). Given an incident photon energy of 1 MeV and a scattered electron energy of 0.32 MeV, the derived wavelength of the scattered photon is 1.82 pm. The angle of scattering is calculated to be 40.45° using the Compton wavelength formula and the conservation of energy principles.

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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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