Scattering from a hard ellipsoid

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Homework Statement


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a,b is constant and s is impact parameter, θ is scattering angle.
i know that ψ in the picture is <ψ=(π-θ)/2>

Homework Equations



differential scattering crossection dσ/dΩ = (s/sinΘ) I ds/dθ I

and σ(θ)=∫(dσ/dΩ)dΩ

The Attempt at a Solution



i guessed, first step is that finding a relation of impact parameter s and scattering angle θ.
but i couldn't. This picture is my attempt at a solution.

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i think for getting a relation of <s and θ> to use tan(θ/2) but i do not find.
How can i get impact parameter s(θ)?
 
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