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Semi-classical scattering in two dimensions

Quantum Physics 2009-11-13 v2 Other Condensed Matter Atomic Physics

Abstract

The semi-classical limit of quantum-mechanical scattering in two dimensions (2D) is developed. We derive the Wentzel-Kramers-Brillouin and Eikonal results for 2D scattering. No backward or forward glory scattering is present in 2D. Other phenomena, such as rainbow or orbiting do show up.

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@article{arxiv.0806.0801,
  title  = {Semi-classical scattering in two dimensions},
  author = {S. K. Adhikari and M. S. Hussein},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0806.0801},
  year   = {2009}
}

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6 pages

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