Scattering theory from microscopic first principles

Authors
Durr, D Goldstein, S Teufel, S Zanghi, N
Citation
D. Durr et al., Scattering theory from microscopic first principles, PHYSICA A, 279(1-4), 2000, pp. 416-431
Citations number
25
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
PHYSICA A
ISSN journal
03784371 → ACNP
Volume
279
Issue
1-4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
416 - 431
Database
ISI
SICI code
0378-4371(20000501)279:1-4<416:STFMFP>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
We sketch a derivation of abstract scattering theory from the microscopic f irst principles defined by Bohmian mechanics. We emphasize the importance o f the flux-across-surfaces theorem for the derivation, and of randomness in the impact parameter of the initial wave function even for an, inevitably inadequate, orthodox derivation. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. AII rights reserved.