Compton Effect (conceptual)

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Compton effect demonstrates?

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1. **Description**: The Compton effect is the scattering of high-energy photons (X-rays/gamma rays) by electrons, resulting in an increase in the photon's wavelength.
2. **Mechanism**: It is explained by treating the photon as a particle that 'collides' with an electron.
3. **Momentum Transfer**: During the collision, the photon transfers some of its energy and momentum to the electron (Recoil electron).
4. **Proof**: Since the photon loses energy, its frequency decreases ($E=hf$), and thus its wavelength increases (Compton Shift).
5. **Significance**: Firmly establishes the **particle nature** (corpuscular theory) of light.

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