Intermediate Mechanics:Scattering
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− | \ | + | \sigma(\theta) = \left( \frac{k}{4 T} \right)^2 \frac{1}{\sin^4 \left( \frac{\theta}{2} \right)} |
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Revision as of 05:07, 8 November 2005
Total Cross Section
probability = ntargets * nprojectiles * σ
Where σ is Area of the target divided by the Area of the total field.
Differential Cross Section
probability = ntargets * nprojectiles * δ * ΔΩ
ΔΩ is the "Solid Angle"