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(a)
The wavelength of the incident photon to scatter at the angle of
(a)
Answer to Problem 50P
The wavelength of the incident photon that scatters the photons at angle of
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for the Crompton scattering of the light.
Here,
Write the expression for the wavelength of the photon required.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Thus, the wavelength of the incident photon that scatters the photons at angle of
(b)
The wavelength of the incident photon to scatter at the angle of
(b)
Answer to Problem 50P
The wavelength of the incident photon that scatters the photons at angle of
Explanation of Solution
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Thus, the wavelength of the incident photon that scatters the photons at angle of
(c)
The wavelength of the incident photon to scatter at the angle of
(c)
Answer to Problem 50P
The wavelength of the incident photon that scatters the photons at angle of
Explanation of Solution
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Thus, the wavelength of the incident photon that scatters the photons at angle of
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