The scattering angle for which the Compton shift in wavelength is equal to Compton wavelength is:
Correct answer: A. 0=90°
- A. 0=90°
- B. 0=0"
- C. 0=45°
- D. 0=180°
Explanation
COMPTON'S EFFECT: It is the scattering of a high-frequency photon after a collision with an electron, which results in a decrease in the wavelength of the photon. The change in wavelength is called Compton's shift and is given by: λ′−λ=hmₒc(1−cosθ). The factor hmₒc is known as compton's wavelength. The compton's shift and compton's wavelength will be equal when the factor (1−cosθ) is equal to 1. Now cos should be equal to 1, and for that, θ should be 90°. Thus, option 'A' is the right answer.
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