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arXiv:2604.12516

Scattering Faddeev calculations in the double continuum

Romain Guérout

quant-phnucl-thSubmitted Apr 14, 2026• Announced Apr 15, 2026
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Abstract

We use the configuration-space Faddeev formalism to study scattering of three particles in the double continuum where all particles are free. All scattering processes, starting from and ending in both single and double continua, are collected in a unique matrix. We apply our method to the benchmark system of neutron-deuteron scattering.

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