Principles of Quantum Mechanics · Problem 19.17

Scattering Theory — R. Shankar

Physics — Quantum Mechanics · born-approximation

Problem

Calculate the Born approximation to the differential cross section for the screened Coulomb (Yukawa) potential and show that in the limit μ→0\mu \rightarrow 0 it reduces to the Rutherford formula. Estimate for what scattering angles the Born approximation is expected to fail for the pure Coulomb potential.

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