Disadvantages of Compton Scatter

 Scatter Radiation

Most of the scatter radiation encountered in diagnostic radiology is caused by Compton scattering. The photon maintains its original energy in the diagnostic energy range. This poses a big problem because photons that are dispersed in narrow angles are able to reach and produce fog with x-ray film.

It is extremely difficult to remove because:

1. cannot be removed by filters - too energetic
2. cannot be removed by grids - narrow angles of deflection

Safety Hazard

Even after 90 degrees of deflection, most of its original energy is maintained. It makes scatter radiation is as energetic as primary radiation.