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Record 1 2009-11-09

English

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  • Nuclear Physics
CONT

Compton backscattering is a well-established method to produce high-energy photons (gamma rays) for nuclear physics experiments. Compton backscattering involves the collision of a low-energy (eV [electronvolt]) photon with a high-energy (hundreds of MeV [megaelectron volt]) electron. It is shown that the photons scattered in the direction opposite to the direction of the initial photon (backscattered) will have the energy desired for photon beam therapy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique nucléaire

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