Question

37. A photon whose energy equals the rest energy of the electron undergoes a Compton collision

with an electron. If the electron moves off at an angle of 40o with the original photon direction,

what is the energy of the scattered photon?
derivation​

Answer 1

Answer:

Various assumptions were made for explaining the effect these were: (i) Compton Effect is the result of interaction of an individual particle and free electron of target. (ii) The collision is relativistic and elastic. (iii) The laws of conservation of energy and momentum hold good.