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In 1923, Arthur Compton discovered that when high-energy X-rays or gamma-ray photons collide with electrons, they scatter and lose energy , resulting in a longer wavelength [1, 2, 14]. This wavelength shift is known as the [2, 25]. Scientific Significance

It is the primary interaction for X-rays and gamma rays in soft tissue , critical for CT scans and radiation therapy [11, 16]. Compton

In the world of science, "Compton" refers to , a physicist who discovered a phenomenon that helped prove the dual nature of light [1, 12]. The Discovery In 1923, Arthur Compton discovered that when high-energy

While the city faced economic challenges and social unrest—including damage during the 1992 riots—it is globally recognized for its massive influence on hip-hop and "gangsta rap" [6, 34]. Groups like and artists like Dr. Dre , Ice Cube , and Kendrick Lamar have immortalized the city's struggles and culture in their music, though historians note that the media often focused on negative reputations while ignoring the city's history of community perseverance [9, 34]. 2. The Compton Effect: A Revolution in Physics In the world of science, "Compton" refers to

Following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against racially restrictive housing covenants in 1948, African American families began moving to Compton from South Central Los Angeles [7, 10]. By the late 1960s, Compton became a citadel of Black political power in California. In 1969, Douglas F. Dollarhide became the first Black mayor of a major municipality west of the Mississippi River [5].

The effect is widely used in radiation therapy to target and kill cancer cells [11, 30].