Problem: X rays of wavelength 0.

2400 nm are Compton-scattered, and the scattered beam

is observed at an angle of 600 relative to the incident beam. Find (a) the wavelength of the
scattered X-rays. (b) the energy of the scattered X-ray photons. (c) the kinetic energy of the
scattered electrons

soln –

Here,

λ = 0.2400 nm = 0.2400 m = 2.400 m

θ = 600

=?

a) - λ = (h/mec) * (1- Cos θ)

Or, = λ + h/mec * (1- Cos θ)

= (0.2400 *( (6.626 ) / (9.1 ))* (1- Cos 600)

= 0.2412 m

= 0.2412 nm

b) =h [c = νλ]

=h

= (6.626 ) *( /( 0.2412

= J

c) KE = h h

= h ( )
=h( )
= hc ( )
= (6.626 ) *( ( - )
= J