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Thomson scattering

scattering of electromagnetic radiation by a free charged particle
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Thomson scattering

Summary

Thomson scattering has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1]

Key Facts

  • J. J. Thomson is named after Thomson scattering[2].
  • Thomson scattering is a type of scattering[3].
  • Thomson scattering's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[4].

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Definition and Type

Thomson scattering is a type of scattering[3].

Origins

J. J. Thomson is named after Thomson scattering[2].

Why It Matters

Thomson scattering has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1] It is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

Related Entities

J. J. Thomson

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [5] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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