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Relativistic impulse approximation for meson-nucleus scattering in the Kemmer-Duffin-Petiau formalism

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)

The first application of the Kemmer-Duffin-Petiau wave equation for spin-0 particles to meson-nucleus scattering is given. A relativistic impulse approximation using the Kemmer-Duffin-Petiau formalism is used to calculate meson-nucleus optical potentials. Comparison with the nonrelativistic impulse approximation is given.

Research Organization:
Department of Physics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43210
OSTI ID:
5427809
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 55:6; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English