Interpret constraints on scattering amplitude

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The discussion focuses on computing the s-channel scattering amplitude for the process ##\phi\phi \rightarrow \phi\phi## using the Lagrangian ##\mathcal{L}=\frac{1}{2}[(\partial \phi)^2-m^2\phi^2+(\partial\Phi)^2-M^2\Phi^2]+g\phi^2 \Phi^2##. The resulting amplitude is derived as ##\mathcal{A}=(ig)^2\frac{1}{4E^2-M^2}## in the center-of-mass frame, leading to the interpretation that for the condition ##M>2m##, the amplitude becomes greater than ##(ig)^2\frac{1}{4|\vec{p}|^2}##. This indicates significant implications for the scattering process, particularly regarding the behavior of the amplitude as the mass parameter M exceeds twice the mass m.

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Homework Statement


For the following theory: ##\mathcal{L}=\frac{1}{2}[(\partial \phi)^2-m^2\phi^2+(\partial\Phi)^2-M^2\Phi^2]+g\phi^2 \Phi^2##

Compute s-channel amplitude for process ##\phi\phi \rightarrow \phi\phi##. Interpret result for ##M>2m##.

Homework Equations


Scattering amplitude: ##\mathcal{iA}=(ig)^2\frac{i}{s-M^2}##
##s=(p_1+p_2)^2##

The Attempt at a Solution


Choosing to work in center-of-mass frame: ##\vec{p_1}+\vec{p_2}=0##.
##s=(E_1+E_2)^2## in CoM.
$$E_1=E_2$$, because ##|\vec{p_1}|=|\vec{p_2}|## and masses are same.
Then ##s=4E^2##

We get in CoM:##\mathcal{A}=(ig)^2\frac{1}{4E^2-M^2}=(ig)^2\frac{1}{4(\vec{p}^2+m^2)-M^2}##
Applying ##M>2m## we get ##\mathcal{A}> (ig)^2\frac{1}{4|\vec{p}|^2}##

So far it is hard for me to interpret this result. Could anyone give me some hints how to think about this constraint?
 
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