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The differential cross section for Compton scattering is given by the Klein-Nishina formula: | The differential cross section for Compton scattering is given by the Klein-Nishina formula: | ||
<math>\frac{d\sigma}{d\Omega} = \frac{1}{2} r_e^2 (P(E_\gamma,\theta) - P(E_\gamma,\theta)^2 \sin^2(\theta) + P(E_\gamma,\theta)^3)</math> | |||
[[Image:cross section.jpg |800px]] | [[Image:cross section.jpg |800px]] | ||
Revision as of 14:21, 23 July 2008
Analyzing Power as a Function of Compton Scattering Angle
The analyzing power [math]\displaystyle{ }[/math]
Compton Scattering Differential Cross Section
The differential cross section for Compton scattering is given by the Klein-Nishina formula:
[math]\displaystyle{ \frac{d\sigma}{d\Omega} = \frac{1}{2} r_e^2 (P(E_\gamma,\theta) - P(E_\gamma,\theta)^2 \sin^2(\theta) + P(E_\gamma,\theta)^3) }[/math]
Energy of Scattered Photon
