Compton Scattering
This interactive simulator explores Compton Scattering in Electricity & Magnetism. Photon wavelength shift vs angle; λ_C ≈ 2.426 pm. Use the controls to change the scenario; watch the visualization and any graphs or readouts to connect the model with lectures, labs, and homework.
Who it's for: Best once you already know the basic definitions and want to build intuition. Typical context: Electricity & Magnetism.
Key terms
- compton
- scattering
- compton scattering
- electricity
- magnetism
Incoming X-ray or γ-ray (λ) scatters through angle θ; the outgoing photon is redder. Try θ = 180° for maximum shift (backscatter).
How it works
Elastic scattering on quasi-free electrons; at high energy the wavelength shift is a clean test of photon momentum.
Key equations
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