To compute the differential scattering cross section σ(θ) dθ for a central potential V(r) = k/r² using classical mechanics, one can draw parallels to Rutherford's scattering approach. The Geiger-Marsden experiment is referenced as a foundational example, with suggestions to consult Max Born's "Atomic Physics" for detailed calculations. However, alternative resources are provided for those unable to access the book, including online links for further reading. The discussion highlights the challenge of applying techniques from inverse square forces to inverse cubic forces, while emphasizing that the underlying methodology remains similar. Mastery of these concepts may require additional study, particularly from Goldstein's "Classical Mechanics."
