Time-Independent Formal Scattering Theory

Roger G. Newton

Nandita Rudra

In this chapter we deal with formal theory of scattering. We start with the scattering process in a time independent formulation. The Hamiltonian is assumed to be given as usual by

J.J. Fiol, R. G. Pregliasco, Inés Samengo +1 more

We discuss an alternative classical description of the nonrelativistic scattering process that is completely analogous to the time-independent formalism employed in quantum-mechanics textbooks. This approach provides an elementary introduction to the standard stationary scattering theory, embodying many of its essential concepts.