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elastic scattering

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noun

Physics.
  1. the scattering of particles due to an elastic collision.


Etymology

Origin of elastic scattering

First recorded in 1930–35

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Proton elastic scattering and proton induced γ-ray emission cross-sections on 23Na from 2 to 5 MeV.

From Nature May 22, 2018

That means there should be a lot more elastic scattering at low energies, and for decades physicist have tried to spot it in experiments at nuclear reactors.

From Science Magazine Aug. 3, 2017

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