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coherent scattering

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coherent scattering has definition A scattering process that leaves atoms in the same energy state after the scattered photon departs in a direction different from that of the incident photon. The energy of the scattered photon is the same (in the rest frame of the atom) as that of the incident photon. has source: Hopkins, J. 1976 Glossary of Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Chicago Press, 2001-09-27 09:29:49.0
is a kind of scattering

radiation direction modification changes property direction 2001-09-27 09:29:45.0

atomic process has domain atomic physics 2001-09-27 09:29:47.0

event has duration 2001-09-27 09:29:57.0
has synonym world point
has time of occurrence

coherent scattering	has definition A scattering process that leaves atoms in the same energy state after the scattered photon departs in a direction different from that of the incident photon. The energy of the scattered photon is the same (in the rest frame of the atom) as that of the incident photon.
coherent scattering	is a kind of scattering
radiation direction modification	changes property direction
atomic process	has domain atomic physics
event	has duration
	has synonym world point
	has time of occurrence