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S-matrix inverse scattering problem via the fixed-point theorem

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev., D; (United States)

By use of the contraction mapping principle we show explicitly that the equations for the inverse scattering problem (i.e., constructing the full amplitude, A (s,t), from just the s-wave amplitude A/sub 0/(s) given at all real s) in nonrelativistic S-matrix theory have a locally unique solution when there are no pole terms and no subtractions and when the relevant norms are sufficiently small. The corresponding mapping problem for the relativistic, crossing-symmetric case is also formulated and the question of uniqueness is discussed.

Research Organization:
Department of Physics, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556
OSTI ID:
6679740
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev., D; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev., D; (United States) Vol. 18:4; ISSN PRVDA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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