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  1. Compton Scattering

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    The Compton Shift Formula
    The change in wavelength, known as the Compton shift ($\Delta \lambda$), is derived from relativistic energy and momentum conservation applied to the collision between an incident photon ($\lambda$) and a stationary electron ($m_e c^2$):
    $$\Delta \lambda = \lambda' - \lambda = \frac{h}{m_e c} (1 - \cos \theta)$$

  2. Light Matter Interactions

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    Raman Scattering: Involves a small energy shift corresponding to vibrational or rotational transitions within the molecule. Stokes scattering occurs when the molecule gains energy (scattered photon has lower energy), while anti-Stokes scattering occurs when the molecule loses energy (scattered photon has higher energy).
    Compton Scattering: Significant when high-energy photons (X-rays or gamma rays) interact with quas…