Estimating the Value of Yukawa Coupling g for Neutron-Proton Scattering

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The Yukawa coupling g for neutron-proton scattering is estimated to be approximately g^2 ~ 0.08. This value is derived from the Yukawa potential formula, which is expressed as -g^2 exp(-m*r) / r. Understanding this coupling is essential for calculations involving nuclear forces and particle interactions.

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I can't find the value of the Yukawa coupling g, for neutron-proton scattering for example, where the Yukawa potential reads - g^2 exp(-m*r) / r. Can some1 tell me at least an approximate value?
 
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I think that g^2~.08.
 

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