Intermediate Mechanics:Scattering
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Latest revision as of 22:07, 13 March 2006
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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 * σ(θ) * ΔΩ
ΔΩ is the "Solid Angle"