Download or read book X-Ray Compton Scattering written by Malcolm Cooper and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2004-10-14 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the development of potent x-ray sources, Compton scattering has become a standard tool for studying electron densities in materials. This text looks at the Compton scattering method, leading to a fundamental understanding of the electrical and magnetic properties of solid materials, both elements and compounds.