The maximum compton shift in wavelength occurs when a photon isscattered through 180^\circ .

what scattering angle will produce a wavelength shift of one-fourththe maximum? express the answer as a whole number indegrees.

Explanation:

The Compton Shift in wavelength when the photons are scattered is given by the following equation:

    (1)

Where:

is a constant whose value is given by , being the Planck constant, the mass of the electron and the speed of light in vacuum.

the angle between incident phhoton and the scatered photon.

We are told the maximum Compton shift in wavelength occurs when a photon isscattered through :

    (2)

    (3)

Now, let's find the angle that will produce a fourth of this maximum value found in (3):

     (4)

     (5)

If we want ,   must be equal to 1:

  (6)

Finding :

Finally:

   This is the scattering angle that will produce      

more than, less

less than, more