POSITRON-HYDROGEN SCATTERING

Journal Article · Sat Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1962 · Proc. Phys. Soc. (London)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1088/0370-1328/80/6/309· OSTI ID:4760145

Temkin, A

The non-adiabatic theory of electron-hydrogen scattering is applied to the s-wave scnttering of positrons by atomic hydrogen. The zero-order problem is considerably more difficult than the corresponding problem for electronhydrogen scattering. Assuming that the most extensive of Rotenberg's calculations relating strictly to the zero-order problem is an adequate approximation of that problem, then calculation supports the conclusion that his final phase shifts are more correct than those of Schwartz. The nonadiabatic theory is also developed for higher partial-wave scattering. The portion of the coupled set of equations which gives the major contribution to the phase shifts can readily be isolated. A first approximation of the truacated p-wave equations is obtained; the corresponding phase shifts are found to be positive, but much smaller than those of Bransden. (auth)

• Research Organization: Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md.
• NSA Number: NSA-17-013588
• OSTI ID: 4760145
• Journal Information: Proc. Phys. Soc. (London), Journal Name: Proc. Phys. Soc. (London) Vol. Vol: 80
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
HYDROGEN
NUMERICALS
P-WAVE
PHYSICS
POSITRONS
QUANTUM MECHANICS
S-WAVE
SCATTERING
VARIATIONS