Statements (19)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
physical phenomenon
|
| gptkbp:describes |
scattering of low-energy photons by high-energy charged particles
|
| gptkbp:explains |
high-energy emission from active galactic nuclei
high-energy emission from pulsar wind nebulae high-energy emission from supernova remnants |
| gptkbp:field |
astrophysics
physics |
| gptkbp:firstDescribed |
1950s
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
inverse Compton scattering
|
| gptkbp:importantFor |
X-ray astronomy
gamma-ray astronomy cosmic microwave background studies |
| gptkbp:involves |
photons
relativistic electrons |
| gptkbp:namedAfter |
gptkb:Arthur_Compton
|
| gptkbp:opposedBy |
gptkb:Compton_scattering
|
| gptkbp:result |
increase in photon energy
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Sunyaev–Zel'dovich_effect
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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