compton effect

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Synonyms: cotton effect

Antonyms: cotton effect

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|physics}} The increase in the [[wavelength]], and corresponding decrease in the [[energy]], of [[photon]]s (especially of [[X-ray]]s and [[gamma ray]]s) when [[scatter]]ed by [[interaction]] with [[matter]]

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