Tag: Scattering
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Mie Scattering
Introduction Mie scattering is a solution of Maxwell’s equations for the scattering of an electromagnetic plane wave by a homogeneous sphere. The term “Mie scattering” suggests scattering by particles that are similar in size to, or larger than, the wavelength of light. It is named after Gustav Mie, who first solved the scattering problem for…
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Rutherford Scattering
Introduction Rutherford scattering is a phenomenon in physics that was used by Ernest Rutherford in 1911 to infer the presence of a positively charged nucleus at the center of the atom. The process refers to the scattering of particles by an atomic nucleus, leading to a deflection of the particles in various directions. Principles of…
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Compton Scattering
Compton scattering is a fundamental process in quantum mechanics that describes how photons and electrons interact with each other. Discovered by Arthur Holly Compton in 1923, Compton scattering provided strong evidence for the particle nature of light and was a crucial component in understanding the behavior of radiation. Compton scattering occurs when a photon collides…