1. Feb 12, 2007 #1

   nolanp2

   

   can anyone tell me what the impact parameter represents in a simple scattering of particles?

    

   nolanp2, Feb 12, 2007
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3. Feb 12, 2007 #2

   cesiumfrog

   

   whether you hit the particle dead center, or some distance from dead center (as to glance, or miss even).

    

   cesiumfrog, Feb 12, 2007
4. Feb 13, 2007 #3

   Meir Achuz

   

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   The impact parameter is the distance of closest approach to the scattering center you would have if there were no scattering.

    

   Meir Achuz, Feb 13, 2007

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