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Noncompact-kernel integral equation for three-body scattering: nd quartet equation and numerical results
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Noncompact-kernel integral equation for three-body scattering: nd quartet equation and numerical results

G. L. Payne, W. H. Klink, W. N. Polyzou, J. L. Friar and B. F. Gibson
Physical review. C, Nuclear physics, Vol.30(4), pp.1132-1139
10/01/1984
DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevC.30.1132

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Abstract

We propose a new integral equation description of three-body scattering which has a noncompact kernel. It is shown that one can impose supplemental boundary conditions which select the unique, physical solution. To demonstrate that the equation has a form convenient for numerical calculation, we utilize the equation to calculate numerical results for nd quartet elastic scattering at energies below the threshold for three-body breakup. The solutions are accurate and stable, even at energies near the three-body breakup threshold. Comparison is made with previously published numerical calculations employing s-wave local potentials. © 1984 The American Physical Society.

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