Compton Wavelength given Compton Shift Formula

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Compton Wavelength is a quantum mechanical property of a particle. Check FAQs
λc=Δλ1-cos(θ)
λc - Compton Wavelength?Δλ - Compton Shift?θ - Theta?

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2.3885Edit=0.32Edit1-cos(30Edit)
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Compton Wavelength given Compton Shift Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
λc=Δλ1-cos(θ)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
λc=0.32Compton Wavelength1-cos(30°)
Next Step Convert Units
λc=7.8E-13m1-cos(0.5236rad)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
λc=7.8E-131-cos(0.5236)
Next Step Evaluate
λc=5.79527319008109E-12m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
λc=2.38851251684408Compton Wavelength
LAST Step Rounding Answer
λc=2.3885Compton Wavelength

Compton Wavelength given Compton Shift Formula Elements

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Functions
Compton Wavelength
Compton Wavelength is a quantum mechanical property of a particle.
Symbol: λc
Measurement: WavelengthUnit: Compton Wavelength
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Compton Shift
Compton Shift is the separation of the two peaks which depends on the scattering angle,θ of the outgoing beam.
Symbol: Δλ
Measurement: WavelengthUnit: Compton Wavelength
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Theta
Theta is an angle that can be defined as the figure formed by two rays meeting at a common endpoint.
Symbol: θ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)

Other formulas in Compton Effect category

​Go Wavelength of Scattered Beam given Compton Shift
λs=Δλ+λi
​Go Wavelength of Incident Beam given Compton Shift
λi=λs-Δλ
​Go Compton Shift
Δλatom=λs-λi
​Go Compton Wavelength of Electron
λc_electron=[hP]m0[c]

How to Evaluate Compton Wavelength given Compton Shift?

Compton Wavelength given Compton Shift evaluator uses Compton Wavelength = Compton Shift/(1-cos(Theta)) to evaluate the Compton Wavelength, The Compton Wavelength given Compton Shift is equal to the wavelength of a photon whose energy is the same as the mass of that particle. Compton Wavelength is denoted by λc symbol.

How to evaluate Compton Wavelength given Compton Shift using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Compton Wavelength given Compton Shift, enter Compton Shift (Δλ) & Theta (θ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Compton Wavelength given Compton Shift

What is the formula to find Compton Wavelength given Compton Shift?
The formula of Compton Wavelength given Compton Shift is expressed as Compton Wavelength = Compton Shift/(1-cos(Theta)). Here is an example- 9.8E+11 = 7.76419385599982E-13/(1-cos(0.5235987755982)).
How to calculate Compton Wavelength given Compton Shift?
With Compton Shift (Δλ) & Theta (θ) we can find Compton Wavelength given Compton Shift using the formula - Compton Wavelength = Compton Shift/(1-cos(Theta)). This formula also uses Cosine (cos) function(s).
Can the Compton Wavelength given Compton Shift be negative?
Yes, the Compton Wavelength given Compton Shift, measured in Wavelength can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Compton Wavelength given Compton Shift?
Compton Wavelength given Compton Shift is usually measured using the Electron Compton Wavelength[Compton Wavelength] for Wavelength. Meter[Compton Wavelength], Megameter[Compton Wavelength], Kilometer[Compton Wavelength] are the few other units in which Compton Wavelength given Compton Shift can be measured.
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