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Generalized phase shift approach to the semiclassical S matrix

Journal Article · · J. Chem. Phys.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.438460· OSTI ID:6050349
The relation between the generalized phase shift and semiclassical S matrix formulations of molecular scattering theory is discussed. It is shown that the classical limit of the generalized phase shift is the modified action. The set of coupled first order or ''trajectory'' equations provides an exact quantum formulation of scattering theory which leads smoothly to the semiclassical formulation.
Research Organization:
Theoretical Chemistry Institute, University of Wisconsin: Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706
OSTI ID:
6050349
Journal Information:
J. Chem. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Chem. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 71:3; ISSN JCPSA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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