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Multiple scattering theory of proton elastic scattering at intermediate energies

Journal Article · · Physical Review, C (Nuclear Physics); (United States)
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  1. Department of Physics, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 5XH (United Kingdom)
We derive and calculate the multiple scattering expansion of the Kerman-McManus-Thaler optical potential to second order in the free nucleon-nucleon transition amplitude and clarify the physical content of the interaction. Calculations are presented for the elastic scattering of protons from {sup 16}O at 135, 200, and 300 MeV incident energies, paying particular attention to the nonlocalities inherent in the second-order potential. It is shown that these effects result in a significant reduction in the proton-target absorption.
OSTI ID:
7234776
Journal Information:
Physical Review, C (Nuclear Physics); (United States), Journal Name: Physical Review, C (Nuclear Physics); (United States) Vol. 46:1; ISSN 0556-2813; ISSN PRVCA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English