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| − | <center><math>t \equiv - | + | <center><math>t \equiv -2p^{*2}(1-\cos{\theta})=-2p^{*2}\left (1-2\cos^2{\frac{\theta}{2}}+1 \right )=-4p^{*2} \left (1-2\cos^2{\frac{\theta}{2}} \right )=-4p^{*2}\sin^2{\frac{\theta}{2}}</math></center> |
| − | <center><math>u \equiv - | + | <center><math>u \equiv -2p^{*2}(1+\cos{\theta})=-2p^{*2}\left (1+2\cos^2{\frac{\theta}{2}}-1 \right )=-4p^{*2}\cos^2{\frac{\theta}{2}}</math></center> |
Revision as of 22:10, 29 December 2018
Differential Cross-Section
Working in the center of mass frame
Determining the scattering amplitude in the center of mass frame
Using the fine structure constant ()
In the center of mass frame the Mandelstam variables are given by:
Where the relationship
In the ultra-relativistic limit, the electron mass is small enough compared to the energy such that it can be neglected when compared to the momentum
