Phenomenon
Thomson Scattering
Low-energy photons bouncing off free electrons.
Elastic scattering of low-energy photons by free electrons, important in stellar atmospheres and the early universe's plasma.
Overview
Elastic scattering of low-energy photons by free electrons, important in stellar atmospheres and the early universe's plasma.
See also
Inverse Compton Scattering
Low-energy photons boosted by fast electrons.
Pair Production
Photons converting into matter–antimatter pairs.
Photoionization
Photons knocking electrons out of atoms.
Solar Eclipse
When the Moon stands between Earth and Sun.
Lunar Eclipse
When Earth's shadow falls on the Moon.
Meteor Showers
Cosmic dust burning in our atmosphere.