What is Compton Scattering?

This video provides a detailed overview of Compton Scattering and its role in the development of quantum physics. The photon model of light is used to explain the Compton shift in wavelength of scattered x-rays by electrons. The principles of energy and momentum conservation are used to calculate the size of the wavelength shift as a function of scattering angle. The video ends with a discussion of the significance of the Compton wavelength and its connection with Quantum Field Theory.

References:

Quantum physics of atoms, molecules, solids, nuclei and particles - Eisberg and Resnick
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics - Griffiths and Schroeter
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics - Phillips
The Quantum Story - Jim Baggot
Quantum Physics for Dummies - Steven Holzner
Thirty Years that Shook Physics - Gamow
Inward Bound - Abraham Pais

[thadaeusb]

This is the kind of high quality physics content that is lacking on YouTube. It doesn't skimp on the details and doesn't dumb down the content for its audience. Superb work, well done

[lakshaygupta]

please never stop making these! finally, something that has both, the math and the simplicity

[stevecraig]

Another superb video explaining both the technical and historical aspects of Compton Scattering. First rate. Keep them coming please!

[grassclipper]

Great video, no nonsense, no flashy useless illustrations. This could actually be given to a physics student.. Great job making this!

[FreestateofOkondor]

awesome! I was a little worried that your last video was a one-off considering you haven't uploaded in a while. I'm really happy to see this!

[dominicestebanrice]

Another remarkably lucid and insightful video; we are SO fortunate to be able to access educational masterpieces such as this. THANK YOU. I came to this after listening to an old episode of BBC Radio 4's "In Our Time" series" on the subject of the PHOTON. I'm a huge admirer of Melvyn Bragg (the host) and regard the "In Our Time" archive as an intellectual treasure trove and was therefore shocked that the three SMEs in the studio, after spending 45 minutes on the wave-particle duality of light, concluded by saying they don't personally believe it; these were not "electric universe" nuts or "flat earthers" but tenured faculty from major UK physics departments! Based on your video, it seems Compton set out, in essence, to replicate Einstein's Photoelectric work with X-Rays instead of UV. It is remarkable that, in his apparently triumphant overthrow of Maxwell, he regressed all the way back to Newton and billiard balls; quite astonishing "out of the box" thinking.

[doodiemonster]

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[awaiskhanedits]

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[mixorin]

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[mahadlodhi]

What a great explanation, full of gratitude. That interpretation of compton's wavelength had me in awe.

[MrWebbtang]

Fantastic video. I'm about to start studying Compton scattering, I wanted a good introduction which didn't skimp on the physical background and maths, and this ticked every box. I'll be sharing this with my fellow students.

[beanondaddy]

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[albadarqamar]

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[matthewkiely]

Loving how long and in depth these videos are. Well done

[charlesdog]

Excellent explanation, for years I thought 'Compton scattering' only happened when the LA police turned up in certain zip codes...

[eliyasne]

7:59
Hey, that's nice, theres a hidden proof of the cosine theorem in there.

[peetiegonzalez]

I thought this was a 3brown1blue video. Dammit, I'm still reeling from the Planck constant one. I'll bookmark this and watch it in the morning.
edit: Excellent explanation. Very intuitive with no maths stone left unturned. Thanks very much for posting.
I like ViaScience's videos which are similarly well done, but your added touch of history and my native British accented narration is very welcome.

[PeterVander]

Awesome. A clear and elegant video. Shows all the important mathematical steps and gives the essential historical context. Wish all physics videos were just like this.

[timelordtardis]

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[nmbrson]

When I took Physics in college years ago, I was wondering about the term Quantum Teleportation. You've remarkably explained how it's possible! Great job!