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Decimal expansion of the classical Thomson cross section of an electron in square meters.
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OFFSET
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-28,1
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COMMENTS
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The geometric interpretation of the Thomson cross section of an electron is the area that would intercept from an incident electromagnetic wave the same amount of power as re-emitted by the electron on which the wave is incident.
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FORMULA
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EXAMPLE
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sigma(T) = 6.6524587*10^-29 m^2.
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KEYWORD
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approved
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