Present Status of the Problem.—The scattering of X-rays is one of the outstanding problems of electromagnetic radiation which has not been solved satisfactorily. All theories (based on classical electrodynamics) presented thus far do not explain either the diminution in the scattering coefficient, or the observed asymmetry in the scattering, or both. Among such theories we may mention: J. J. Thompson's Theory.—Assuming that the scattering is done by a point electron, and making use of certain additional hypotheses, Thomson showed that the scattering coefficient of any substance is given by σ= 8πNpe 4 3m 2c 4 and that the intensity of the scattered radiation is given by I θ=I e 4(I+cos 2θ) 2r 2m 2c 4 where N is the number of atoms per c.c., p the number of electrons per atom, e the electronic charge, m the electronic mass, c the velocity of light, I θ the intensity of the scattered radiation at an angle θ between the incident beam and the radius vector joining the centre of the electron and the point P distant r from the electron, and I is the intensity of the incident beam. This theory explains neither the asymmetry nor the decrease in the coefficient of scattering. Schott's Theory.—Among other things, the assumption is here made that the atom consists of coaxal rings of electron. The electrons in each ring are spaced at equal intervals and revolve with a uniform angular velocity, which, however, may be different for different rings. This theory fails to explain the observed diminution in the scattering coefficient. Debye's Theory.—In its essentials, Debye's theory has the same merits and demerits as that of Schott. Debye assumes that all the electrons in an atom are arranged in a single ring, and that they are spaced at equal intervals. This theory (and also Schott's theory) explains the asymmetry and the “excess scattering,” but is altogether unable to explain the diminution in the scattering coefficient. Modification of the Classical Theory.—The present paper presents a discussion of the possibility of modifying the classical theory (that of J. J. Thomson) so as to account for the decrease in the scattering coefficient as well as the dissymmetry. By assuming that the electron is made up of a number of parts—for simplicity, of two parts—it has been found possible to account for the diminution in the scattering coefficient without, at the same time, explaining the observed asymmetry. To accomplish both objects is what was aimed at in the combination of the present work with that of Debye. In this research the goal has not been perfection between predicted and observed results, but rather to discuss some possible modifications of the classical theory and their consequences.