General algebraic theory of identical particle scattering. [Nonrelativistic range, some identical particles]
The nonrelativistic N-body scattering problem is considered for a system of particles in which some subsets of the particles are identical. It is demonstrated how the particle identity can be included in a general class of linear integral equations for scattering operators or components of scattering operators. The Yakubovskii, Yakubovskii-Narodestkii, Rosenberg, and Bencze-Redish-Sloan equations are included in this class. Algebraic methods are used which rely on the properties of the symmetry group of the system. Operators depending only on physically distinguishable labels are introduced and linear integral equations for them are derived. This procedure maximally reduces the number of coupled equations while retaining the connectivity properties of the original equations.
- Research Organization:
- University of Maryland, College Park, MD
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- EY-76-S-05-5126
- OSTI ID:
- 6715166
- Report Number(s):
- ORO-5126-33
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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