SUMMARY
Bhabha scattering, represented by the process e+ e- → e+ e-, involves only two leading order Feynman diagrams: the s-channel and t-channel diagrams. The s-channel diagram corresponds to the reaction AB → CD, while the t-channel diagram represents AC → BD. The u-channel diagram, which involves Moller scattering (e+ e+ → e+ e+), does not contribute to Bhabha scattering. The concept of "crossing" in Feynman diagrams refers to the rotation of the diagram rather than the literal crossing of lines.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of Feynman diagrams
- Knowledge of particle physics terminology
- Familiarity with scattering processes
- Basic grasp of quantum electrodynamics (QED)
NEXT STEPS
- Study the derivation of Feynman diagrams in quantum electrodynamics (QED)
- Learn about the significance of s-channel and t-channel processes in particle physics
- Explore the concept of crossing symmetry in scattering theory
- Investigate Moller scattering and its implications in particle interactions
USEFUL FOR
Particle physicists, students of quantum mechanics, and anyone interested in the intricacies of scattering processes in high-energy physics.
