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Compton scattering [¦käm·tən ¦skad·ə·riŋ] (quantum mechanics) The elastic scattering of photons by electrons. Also known as Compton process; gamma-ray scattering. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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As the gammas traverse the magnetized core, many will Compton scatter with electrons reducing the number of gammas exiting the polarimeter. |
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