SECTION 6: Photon Interactions

6.1 Introduction

Attenuation vs. Straggling
Light Scattering
Rayleigh Scattering

6.2 Compton Scattering

Compton or Incoherent Scattering
Klein-Nishina Formula
Compton Energy Expression
Compton Scattering Coefficient
Summary

6.3 Photoelectric Effect

Description of Photoelectric Effect
Photoelectric Coefficients
Absorption Edges
Pair Production

6.4 Total Attenuation Coefficient

Examples and Comments
Regions of Dominance