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Compton effect |
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Compton effect one of the three kinds of interaction when ion-pair formation occurs as x-rays pass through an absorbing medium. The interacting photons pass on in a new direction (Compton scatter) having given up part of their energy in ionizing an atom in the absorbing medium (Compton absorption). Important in the upper range of x-ray energies used in veterinary radiography. 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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| 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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