Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
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Author: Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.
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Chapter 10.1, Problem 10.1P
(a)
To determine
The impact parameter to the scattering angle.
(b)
To determine
The differential scattering cross-section.
(c)
To determine
The total cross-section for Rutherford scattering.
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