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Compton scatter |
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Compton scatter Etymology: Arthur H. Compton, American physicist, 1892-1962 the principal interaction process of photons with tissue in the diagnostic and therapeutic radiology energy range. In this process, the incoming photon transfers energy to an electron in the material and is deflected, with reduced energy, into a path that generally leads to additional interactions. 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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