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Physics · L5 · Choosing a Scattering Approximation

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Decision path between the Born approximation and the partial-wave method based on potential strength and incident energy.

by @openstemUpdated Physics
🎯 Scattering off potential V(r)Weak potential and/orhigh incident energy?Born approximation:f(θ) ≈ Fourier transform of V(r)Partial-wave method:expand in angular momentum ℓ, phase shifts δ_ℓdσ/dΩ = |f(θ)|²YesNo (strong, short-range, low energy)

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