Module 7

Syllabus List of Modules Schedule Discussion

Web Material:  Scattering

Elastic scattering
Scattering by a central potential
Free spherical waves
Partial waves in a spherically symmetric potential
The scattering cross section in terms of phase shifts
The behavior of the cross section near resonances
Scattering length and effective range
Frame transformations
Integral scattering equation for stationary states
The Born approximation

Additional Material:

Cohen-Tannoudji, Chapter VIII and Complements AVIII and CVIII
Sakurai, Chapters 7.1-7.8
Numerical work:  Program 3, Program 4, Program 5

Assignment:

Assignment 7
Solutions