terms:compton_scattering
The inelastic scattering of photons (gamma rays) by collision with orbital electrons of an atom. When a gamma ray photon having an energy in the intermediate range from about 2 keV to about 2 MeV collides with an atom, it may transfer some energy to one of the orbital electrons. which. as a result, is knocked out of the atom. The photon thereby loses some energy (its frequency is lowered) and changes direction according to its energy loss. The Compton scattering power of a material is proportional to the number of electrons in that material. Important in density logging. One of the three interactions of gamma rays with matter. Compare photoelectric effect and pair production.
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