Limit of Cross Sections at Infinite Energy
Journal
Physical Review Letters
Journal Volume
24
Journal Issue
25
Pages
1456-&
Date Issued
1970
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Abstract
At infinite energy, we predict: (1) σtot approaches infinity; (2) the ratio of the real part to the imaginary part of the forward elastic amplitude approaches zero; (3) σelσtot approaches 1/2; (4) the width of diffraction peak approaches zero; its product with σtot is a constant. We give theoretical evidence based on massive quantum electrodynamics as well as experimental evidence in support of these predictions, and a physical picture for high-energy scattering. © 1970 The American Physical Society.
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