Physics

Physics

Problem

An X-ray photon of wavelength 0.100 nm0.100\,\text{nm} is scattered by a free electron through an angle of 90∘90^{\circ}. The Compton wavelength of the electron is λ ⁣C=0.00243 nm\lambda_{\!C}=0.00243\,\text{nm}. Calculate the wavelength of the scattered photon to three significant figures.

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