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PHY322S Atomic Physics .<br />

Compton scattering<br />

Compton, Phys. Rev. 22,409 (1923) scattered X-rays from solid target;<br />

intensity as function <strong>of</strong> wavelength for different angles. (1927 Nobel).<br />

Shift to longer wavelength <strong>of</strong> peak in scattered radiation depends on θ<br />

(but not on the target material).<br />

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