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Compton scattering

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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.


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Finally, there have been a number of recent calculations of PV effects in Compton scattering [11] and pion photoproduction [12] which are sensitive to q-q weak interactions in the nucleon.
Instead, he suggests, a process called inverse Compton scattering may account for the gamma rays.
AS&E's SmartCheck system utilizes this patented technology based on the X-ray Compton Scattering effect.
 
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