A Modern Approach to Quantum Mechanics · Problem 13.11

Photons and Atoms — John S. Townsend

Physics — Quantum Mechanics · born-vs-phase-shift-potential-well

Problem

Compare the Born approximation result for the total cross section for scattering from the potential well V(r)={−V0r<a0r>aV(r) = \begin{cases} -V_0 & r < a \\ 0 & r > a \end{cases} with that obtained by using S-wave phase shift analysis. Using the condition for the validity of the Born approximation at low energy (see Problem 13.3), show that the two approaches are in agreement when the Born approximation is valid.

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