Phenomenon
Inverse Compton Scattering
Low-energy photons boosted by fast electrons.
High-energy electrons transferring energy to soft photons, pushing them up to X-ray or gamma-ray energies.
Overview
High-energy electrons transferring energy to soft photons, pushing them up to X-ray or gamma-ray energies.
See also
Thomson Scattering
Low-energy photons bouncing off free electrons.
Pair Production
Photons converting into matter–antimatter pairs.
Photoionization
Photons knocking electrons out of atoms.
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