Calculate the scattering phase sift

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The discussion focuses on calculating the scattering phase shift for a potential defined as v(r) = -a/r + b/r², specifically for s-wave scattering. The user solved the Schrödinger equation and determined that the phase shift equals 1. However, they expressed confusion regarding the physical interpretation of a positive phase shift, particularly in relation to the differential scattering cross section, which approaches zero despite the potential being nonzero.

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Homework Statement


calculate the scattering phase sift for given potential
v(r)=-a/r +b/r2( consider only s-wave scattering)
a=+ve constant
b=+ve constant

Homework Equations


phase sift=f(-k,0)/f(k,0)
k2=2mE/[tex]\hbar[/tex]2
r*f(k,r)=solution of Schrödinger equation

The Attempt at a Solution


I have solved the Schrödinger equation and i have found that 'phase sift' =1
but physically i did not understand the ans..
 
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what does a positive phase shift tells you?
 


i have found that
exp(2i[tex]\delta[/tex])=1
=>[tex]\delta[/tex]=n*pi ,n=+ve or -ve integer
therefore s-wave contribution to the differential scattering cross section=lim(k2-->0)1/(k2 +k2cot2[tex]\delta[/tex])=0
i do not understand this.potential is nonzero but there is no scattering contribution!
 

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