Da big bang

[cmacq]

It doesn't especially matter what particular structures or media are responsible for the Compton scattering, the point is that I simply cannot see how sufficient Compton scattering could occur to introduce a signficant redshift without also introducing a random (in the true, quantum mechanical sense of the word) deflection of the direction of the light which would make it impossible to observe clearly defined structures such as galaxies.

Right, more to your field.

Poor Bloody Infantry; second question

When we say Compton scattering, given light's nature, do we mean an actual particle deflection, the increase of wavelengths, or due to duality, an alteration in the resonance of quantum fields (with an added decrease in velocity)? Just addressing the attributes of the observation and although I know its important, I’m purposely leaving out the fact that the light has a given velocity.


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