Two-center close-coupling calculations of positron–molecular-hydrogen scattering

Abstract

A two-center close-coupling method that includes positronium (Ps) formation channels has been developed for positron scattering on molecular hydrogen. Calculations are performed within the fixed-nuclei approximation. Results for the grand total, Ps-formation, and direct ionization cross sections are presented. In general, good agreement with experiment is seen in all the calculated cross sections.