Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32190-308-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-308-2

Chapter 30 - Quantum Physics - Problems and Conceptual Exercises - Page 1075: 48

Answer

$180^{\circ}$

Work Step by Step

We know that the scattered photon should move along the $x$ direction, which is opposite to the motion of the recoiled electron. Thus, the scattered photon should propagate along the $-x$-direction and hence we conclude that the scattering angle of the photon is $180^{\circ}$.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.