Double Scattering of Polarized X-Rays

Abstract

Formulas are derived for calculation of the intensity of twice scattered x-radiation emerging from a scattering body at 90° to an incident beam of arbitrary polarization. Spherical and cylindrical scatterers are treated, and with the latter body the cases of primary radiation incident parallel and normal to the cylinder axis are separately considered. Thomson scattering is assumed but with approximate corrections for energy losses to recoil electrons. Certain aspects of the theory are amenable to experimental testing and have been satisfactorily checked.