American Journal of Physics · 1982 · 89 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesPhysicsMathematical PhysicsQuantum MechanicsTheoretical PhysicsApproximation MethodsScattering ProblemsScattering ProcessesScattering TheoryWave FunctionsBorn ApproximationPartial-wave AnalysisQuantum ScatteringQuantum Scattering TheoryScattering Amplitudes
Nonrelativistic quantum-mechanical scattering in two dimensions is discussed. Two approximation methods—partial waves and the Born approximation—are presented with examples.