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Comparison of the R-matrix and Hulthen-Kohn methods for a model multichannel scattering problem

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. A; (United States)
Exact asymptotic wave functions are included in the basis set for variational calculations of the K matrix in a multichannel model problem. Rapid convergence to exact results is demonstrated for both the variational R-matrix method and for the restricted-interpolated-anamoly-free (RIAF) variant of the Hulthen-Kohn method. If ''irregular'' asymptotic functions are omitted, convergence of the R-matrix calculations is much less satisfactory. By a particular choice of the form of discrete basis functions, vanishing at a fixed radius r/sub 1/ in the model problem, the main computational steps of both methods are made to be identical.
Research Organization:
IBM Research Laboratory, San Jose, California 95193
OSTI ID:
5935404
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. A; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. A; (United States) Vol. 24:6; ISSN PLRAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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