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Propagandhi
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I have 3 homework questions that I need help with:
Q1 X-rays having an energy of 543 keV undergo Compton scattering from a target. The resulting Compton shift is 3.83x1E-13 m. Find the energy of the recoiling electron. (units: keV)
Q2 Find the maximum fractional energy loss for a 0.491 MeV gamma ray that is Compton scattered from a free electron.
Q3 Find the maximum fractional energy loss for a 0.778 MeV gamma ray that is Compton scattered from a free proton.
As far as these questions go, the only thing I can think of doing is somehow manipulating the compton shift equation
delta λ =h/MeC (1-costheta)
or should I use the equation E=hc/λ?
Any help with these problems is very appreciated. Also, if I'm not in the correct forum, please direct me to the correct one.
Thanks.
Q1 X-rays having an energy of 543 keV undergo Compton scattering from a target. The resulting Compton shift is 3.83x1E-13 m. Find the energy of the recoiling electron. (units: keV)
Q2 Find the maximum fractional energy loss for a 0.491 MeV gamma ray that is Compton scattered from a free electron.
Q3 Find the maximum fractional energy loss for a 0.778 MeV gamma ray that is Compton scattered from a free proton.
As far as these questions go, the only thing I can think of doing is somehow manipulating the compton shift equation
delta λ =h/MeC (1-costheta)
or should I use the equation E=hc/λ?
Any help with these problems is very appreciated. Also, if I'm not in the correct forum, please direct me to the correct one.
Thanks.
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