X-rays with an energy of 400 keV undergo Compton scattering with a target. If the scattered X-rays are detected at θ=30∘ relative to the incident X-rays, what is the Compton shift at this angle?
Compton effect
The incoming photons' energy must be in the range of an X-ray frequency to generate the Compton effect. The electron does not lose enough energy that reduces the wavelength of scattered photons towards the visible spectrum. As a result, with visible lights, the Compton effect is missing.
Recoil Velocity
The amount of backward thrust or force experienced by a person when he/she shoots a gun in the forward direction is called recoil velocity. This phenomenon always follows the law of conservation of linear momentum.
X-rays with an energy of 400 keV undergo Compton scattering with a target. If the scattered X-rays are detected at θ=30∘ relative to the incident X-rays, what is the Compton shift at this angle?
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