Compton Scattering
Compton scattering is a phenomenon in which a photon collides with a charged particle, typically an electron, and transfers some of its energy to the electron, causing it to recoil.
- The scattered photon has a longer wavelength and lower power than the incident photon, and the scattering angle depends on the incidence angle and the incident photon’s energy.
- Compton scattering is a fundamental process in X-ray and gamma-ray spectroscopy and is used to determine the structure of materials and the universe’s composition.
- The phenomenon was first observed by Arthur Compton in 1923. It provided evidence for the particle nature of electromagnetic radiation, as the scattering could only be explained by treating the photon as a particle with momentum and energy.
Dual Nature of Matter
Dual Nature of Matter states that a matter exhibits both Particle Nature and Wave Nature. It means that when a matter is at rest it behaves like a particle and when it is moving it behaves like wave. Different Experiments have been performed to prove this by the science community.
In this article, we will look into this theory and understand the dual nature of matter. We will also learn the experiments that proved the dual nature of matter.
Table of Content
- What is Dual Nature of Matter
- Particle Nature of Light
- Compton Scattering
- Davisson and Germer Experiement
- Wave Nature of Matters
- De-Broglie Hypothesis