Compton scattering
The increase in the wavelength, and corresponding decrease in the energy, of photons…The increase in the wavelength, and corresponding decrease in the energy, of photons (especially of X-rays and gamma rays) when scattered by interaction with matter
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The increase in the wavelength, and corresponding decrease in the energy, of photons (especially of X-rays and gamma rays) when scattered by interaction with matter
Origin
Named after American physicist Arthur Compton (1892–1962).Named after American physicist Arthur Compton (1892–1962).
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Synonyms
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