Compton Scattering Theory, Technology, and Applications

Organized into three parts, this detailed overview of Compton scattering begins with a description of the phenomenon, a discussion of theory, and a look at relevant background materials. It introduces advanced technologies and issues associated with the modern embodiments of Compton scattering light sources, including high-brightness, relativistic electron beams, ultra-high-intensity laser pulses, x-ray and gamma-ray instrumentation, and diagnostics. Exploring state-of-the-art developments, technical details, and new research areas, chapters highlight applications, illuminating the underlying physical processes and relative merit for each.

Part 1: Theory

Radiation by an accelerated charge

Thomson scattering

Compton scattering

The Wigner problem

Nonlinear effects

Compton scattering in ignited thermonuclear plasmas

Free-electron lasers

Synchrotron radiation

Coherent synchrotron radiation

Theory supplement

Part 2: Technology

Accelerator technology

Laser technology

Interaction region

X-ray and y-ray instrumentation

Part 3: Applications

Nuclear resonance fluorescence

Photo-fission

Medical imaging

X-ray protein crystallography

Ultrafast x-ray diffraction

Pulsed and polarized positrons

Comparison with other x-ray sources