A Problem with Lippmann-Schwinger Equation

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In summary, the problem involves finding explicit solutions for the 'in' and 'out' state and the S-matrix using the Lippmann-Schwinger equation. The interaction is given by a separable form with a real coupling constant g and a set of complex quantities u_alpha satisfying a normalization condition. The conversation also mentions that there may be no solutions at the first order of g and that the speaker has solved the problem up to the second order. They are wondering if there are any non-approximate exact solutions and if anyone has done similar problems. Another participant in the conversation shares that they are facing a similar problem and have also found no contribution to the S-matrix at O(g). They are also curious about the existence of
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I am doing Problem 3.1 from Quantum Theory of Fields by Steven Weinberg regaring the Lippmann-Schwinger Equation. The problem states,

Given a separable interaction,

[tex]\langle \alpha_{0}|V|\beta_{0}\rangle=g u_{\alpha}u_{\beta}^{*}[/tex]

where [tex]g[/tex] is a real coupling constant, and [tex]u_{\alpha}[/tex] is a set of complex quantities with

[tex]\sum_{\alpha}|u_{\alpha}|^{2}=1[/tex]

Use the Lippmann-Schwinger equation to find explicit solutions for the 'in' and 'out' state and the S-matrix.

I believe I have solved this to the second order in [tex]g[/tex], but I'm not sure if it is correct since there are no solutions. What I found puzzling is that my S-matrix has 0 contribution for the first order [tex]g[/tex]. Is this suppose to happen? I do not want to show the working since it is too much mathematics. I am just wondering if there are anyone who has done similar problems.

Any comment is appreciated!
 
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I believe I have solved this to the second order in [tex]g[/tex], but I'm not sure if it is correct since there are no solutions. What I found puzzling is that my S-matrix has 0 contribution for the first order [tex]g[/tex]. Is this suppose to happen? I do not want to show the working since it is too much mathematics. I am just wondering if there are anyone who has done similar problems.

Any comment is appreciated!
I am facing a similar problem too. I solved it up to 2nd order, and there was no contribution to the S-matrix at [tex]O(g)[/tex] Also, I was wondering if there are non-approximate exact solutions. Did you find anything else?
 

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What is the Lippmann-Schwinger equation?

The Lippmann-Schwinger equation is a mathematical equation used in quantum mechanics to describe the scattering of particles off of a potential. It allows for the calculation of the scattering amplitude, which gives information about the probability of a particle being scattered at a certain angle.

What is the problem with the Lippmann-Schwinger equation?

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