Compton Effect and Pair Production and Annihiliation Formulas Should Include Spin and Vibrational Energy Factors

POSTER

Abstract

The correct formula for the Compton Effect should spin and vibrational energies before and after the photon collision: $hf_1 +mc^2 + 1/2I\omega_{1r}^2 +(n +1/2)\hbar\omega_{1v} = hf_2 +{(p_ec)^2+(mc^2)^2}^{1/2} +1/2I\omega_{2r}^2 +(n+1/2)\hbar\omega_{2v}$. The pair annilhilation formula should be $2hf = m_+c^2 +m_-c^2 +1/2I\omega_{+r}^2 + (n +1/2)\hbar\omega_{+v} +1/2I\omega_{-r}^2 + (n +1/2)\hbar\omega_{-v})$. In pair creation the photon energy must also go to the vibrational and spin kinetic energies besides linear kinetic energies of the created particles. By using the vibrational and and spin kinetic energies some reconciliation between theoretical and experimental values may be achieved.

Authors

  • Stewart Brekke

    Northeastern Illinois University