In the Compton scattering examples and problems provided in Modern P hysics by K
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Question
In the Compton scattering examples and problems provided in Modern Physics by Krane (3rd ED), x-rays lose energy as they scatter off free electrons at various angles. Now consider using these same x-rays for scattering off free protons. What would be different? Would you be able to distinguish between electron and proton scattering by observing the scattered x-rays?Please share a detailed explanation as possible. In the Compton scattering examples and problems provided in Modern Physics by Krane (3rd ED), x-rays lose energy as they scatter off free electrons at various angles. Now consider using these same x-rays for scattering off free protons. What would be different? Would you be able to distinguish between electron and proton scattering by observing the scattered x-rays?
Please share a detailed explanation as possible.
Please share a detailed explanation as possible.
Explanation / Answer
Compton scattering possible by free electrons in the metal.
Compton scattering for protons is not possible for low x-ray energies. From experimental research investigation,this proton scattering is possible only when incident photons of broad range of energies 200 MeV-880 Mev.
Hence in genertal electron scattering is observing the scattered x rays.