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Record 1 2005-04-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
CONT

Scattering experiments, made possible by the construction of high-energy particle accelerators and the development of specialized techniques for detecting the scattered particles, are one of the main sources of information regarding the structure of matter.

CONT

When a gamma ray enters the scintillator, it will Compton scatter an electron. The scattered particle than excites the surrounding partials and they will emit a visible light.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
CONT

Dans la plupart des expériences de physique, on est intéressé non seulement par la probabilité de diffusion sous un certain angle, mais aussi de détecter la particule diffusée avec une énergie donnée.

Spanish

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