The derivation of equation for the Compton shift from equations 40.14 through 40.16.
Answer to Problem 64AP
The equation for the Compton shift is derived from equations 40.14 through 40.16.
Explanation of Solution
Write equation 40.15.
Here,
Write equation 40.16.
Take the square of equations (I) and (II) and add them together.
Write the expression for the Lorentz factor.
Here,
Take the square of equation (IV).
Put the above equation in equation (III).
Divide both sides of the above equation by
Define
Rewrite equation (V) in terms of
Add
Rewrite equation (VI) for
Put equation (VII) in equation (VIII).
Write equation (IV).
Modify the above equation.
Put equation (IV) in the above equation.
Put equation (IX) in the above equation.
Simplify the above equation.
Square both sides of the above equation.
Put the expression for
Multiply both sides of the above equation by
Conclusion:
Rearrange equation (X).
Therefore, the equation for the Compton shift is derived from equations 40.14 through 40.16.
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