Incoherent scattering of gamma rays by inner-shell electrons

Using the form factor approximation and nonrelativistic Coulomb wavefunctions, cross section profiles for Compton scattering of gamma rays are calculated for all subshells of the atom. Spherical coordinate are used in order to facilitate a straightforward application of self-consistent wavefunctions. Relativistic energy and momentum relations are applied. Numerical data are presented, for Egamma =279 keV and the K-, L- and M-subshells of copper...