Introduction to Quantum Mechanics · Problem 10.14

Scattering — David J. Griffiths

Physics — Quantum Mechanics · impulse-approximation-rutherford

Problem

Calculate θ\theta (as a function of the impact parameter) for Rutherford scattering, in the impulse approximation. Show that your result is consistent with the exact expression (Problem 10.1(a)), in the appropriate limit.

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