Stuck on Problem 6.2 in Peskin's QFT Book?

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The discussion centers on Problem 6.2 from Peskin's "An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory," specifically regarding the calculation of the cross section in part (e). The user is struggling to derive the factor (1+(1-x)²)/x and has expressed difficulties with previous parts of the problem, yielding results such as C~D~√{EE'}θ for part (b) and a probability of ~ 1/(EE'θ²) for part (c). The request for assistance emphasizes the need for clarity on the original problem statement and the user's prior attempts.

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Homework Statement


In fact this is not homework, I'm self-studying QFT by reading Peskin's book, and I'm stuck with Problem 6.2.

Homework Equations


In part (e), I cannot get the factor (1+(1-x)2)/x in the cross section.

The Attempt at a Solution


Maybe I'd already been wrong in earlier parts, the result I got in part (b) is C~D~[tex]\sqrt{EE'}\theta[/tex],
and the probability I got in part (c) is ~ [tex]\frac{1}{EE'\theta^2}[/tex]

Generally I just do every problem on this book, but now I'm stuck and can't move on, please please help. Thank you.
 
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It might help if you posted the original problem and what you've done on it so far.
 

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