Compton Scattering Calculator
Calculate wavelength shift and energy transfer in Compton scattering
Compton Scattering Formula
Wavelength Shift: delta_lambda = (h/m_e*c) * (1 - cos(theta))
lambda' = lambda + delta_lambda
Electron Compton wavelength: h/(m_e*c) = 2.426 pm
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Formula Source: University Physics
by Young & Freedman
🔄Last reviewed: May 2026
✓Formula checks are based on standard references and internal QA review.