Coherent Scattering and Compton Scattering
Radiation interactions with matter occur through various scattering and absorption processes. Coherent scattering involves low-energy photons changing direction without ionization. Compton scattering occurs when high-energy photons eject loosely bound electrons, altering photon wavelength. The photoelectric effect describes electron ejection upon photon absorption, influenced by light properties. Pair production generates electron-positron pairs from high-energy photons, while photodisintegration expels subatomic particles from a nucleus. These processes illustrate fundamental photon-matter interactions in radiation physics.
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StudyCorgi. (2025, February 15). Coherent Scattering and Compton Scattering. https://studycorgi.video/coherent-scattering-and-compton-scattering/