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The Compton effect refers to the phenomenon where the energy of a photon decreases and an electron is scattered when X-rays or γ-rays interact with electrons in matter. The Compton scattering equation describes the relationship between the wavelength change of the scattered photon and the scattering angle. This effect not only confirms the particulate nature of light but also lays a foundation for the development of quantum mechanics. Compton scattering has broad applications in material analysis, radiation protection, and astrophysics, such as studying the electronic structure and density distribution of materials.
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