Operation of the Faddeev Kernel in Configuration Space

We present a practical method to solve Faddeev three-body equations at energies above the three-body breakup threshold as integral equations in coordinate space. This is an extension of a previously used method for bound states and scattering states below three-body breakup threshold energy. We show that breakup components in three-body reactions produce long-range effects on Faddeev integral kernels in coordinate space, and propose numerical procedures to treat these effects. Using these techniques, we solve Faddeev equations for neutron-deuteron scattering to compare with benchmark solutions.     

Low-energy elastic scattemng of pions by the deuteron

The problem of the elastic scattering of pions by a deuteron is considered using the separable representation of the two-body t-matrix. The Faddeev equations are reduced to a set of one-dimensional integral equations by separating the angular variables. The dependence of the π-d scattering length on the form of two-body interaction and on the values of the π-N scattering lengths is studied in the case of a one-term nonlocal potential with separable variables. The π-d scattering length proves to be practically independent of the two-body interaction form, and is essentially dependent on the values of the π-N scattering lengths.     

Analysis of intermediate energy nucleon-deuteron elastic scattering

We present a theoretical analysis of a broad range of aspects of intermediate energy nucleon-deuteron scattering. This analysis is based on a multiple scattering approach using knowledge of the deuteron's structure and nucleon-nucleon interactions. Conversely, comparison of this theory with experiment can yield information about low and intermediate energy strong interactions. The relationship of this multiple scattering type of approach to the complementary Faddeev equation approach is discussed. Our program consists of calculating the single scattering and one nucleon exchange contributions in a realistic way then parametrizing the remaining contributions as an S-wave. We argue that the largest error in this analysis is the P-wave part of the double scattering and we give estimates of its size. The single scattering integral is evaluated numerically. Coulomb effects are neglected. We derive the relativistic expressions for single scattering and nucleon exchange and discuss the approximations made, including the off-mass-shell extrapolation of the nucleon-nucleon scattering amplitude. Fits are made to experimental measurements of differential cross sections, nucleon polarizations, and total elastic cross sections. Unitarity is maintained. We tabulate the partial waves for $\text{J ?}\text{5}\text{2}$, L ? 2. They are consistent with recent Faddeev calculations. We argue that with the additional calculation of double scattering the deuteron D-state percentage can be determined to the same relative uncertainty as the differential cross section. Even without the calculation of double scattering, our results indicate a D-state percentage around 8%. In an effort to provide benchmarks for future work, we have tried to be conscientious in describing our techniques and in tabulating numerical results. Comparisons are also made with earlier analyses.     

Three-body elastic and inelastic scattering at intermediate energies

The Faddeev equation for three-body scattering at arbitrary energies is formulated in momentum space and directly solved in terms of momentum vectors without employing a partial wave decomposition. For identical bosons this results in a three-dimensional integral equation in five variables, magnitudes of relative momenta and angles. The cross sections for both elastic and breakup processes in the intermediate energy range up to about 1 GeV are calculated based on a Malfliet-Tjon type potential, and the convergence of the multiple scattering series is investigated.     

Threshold behaviour of the three-particle scattering amplitude and gas approximation in the many-body problem

It is established by investigation of the gas approximation for the ground state energy in many-body problem how the low energy parameters of the two-particle and essentially three-particle scattering amplitude determine the dominant terms of the energy expansion in series of gas parameter. The correspondence to the gas approximation in the Faddeev integral equations in the form of the three-particle amplitude low energy behaviour near the threshold E → 0 is obtained.     

A three-body calculation of πd scattering

We present a theoretical treatment of the pion-deuteron system, meant specifically for the energy region below 100 MeV, and based on the Faddeev method for three-body scattering. This includes all orders of multiple scattering, two- and three-body unitarity (to a good approximation), nucleon recoil, deuteron d-state and a correct treatment of spin and isospin. For consistency with nuclear physics we treat the nucleons non-relativistically. However, relativistic kinematics are used for the pion. In order to obtain one-dimensional integral equations in the three-body system, we have constructed a set of separable πN t-matrices (with analytic form factors), which fit selected data up to 300 MeV. A comparison is made with existing π⁺d data at 48 MeV. This data tends to favour the Faddeev type of energy dependence for the πN t-matrix in the πd system. This could also be important in low-energy pion-nucleus scattering.     

Subthreshold resonances in three-particle molecular systems

This paper examines the resonant scattering of a light particle by a pair of identical particles in the Efimov limit. An analytic expression for the resonance widths is derived. The results of calculations are compared with the solution of Faddeev integral equations within a broad range of masses of the light particle. It is shown that the widths of the subthreshold resonances in the scattering amplitude obtained from the integral equations with Yamaguchi potentials are accurately described by the analytic expression, which makes it possible to use this expression in a range of masses inaccessible to numerical calculations. The conclusion is drawn that the lifetime of highly excited negative molecular ions is infinite. Zh. éksp. Teor. Fiz. 115, 1973–1986 (June 1999)     

A spin-isospin-dependent 3N scattering formalism in a 3D Faddeev scheme

We introduce a spin-isospin-dependent three-dimensional approach for the formulation of the three-nucleon scattering. The Faddeev equation is expressed in terms of vector Jacobi momenta and spin-isospin quantum numbers of each nucleon. Our formalism is based on connecting the transition amplitude T to momentum-helicity representations of the two-body t -matrix and the deuteron wave function. Finally, the expressions for nucleon-deuteron elastic scattering and full breakup process amplitudes are presented.     

Momentum space 3N Faddeev calculations of hadronic and electromagnetic reactions with proton-proton Coulomb and three-nucleon forces included

We extend our approach to incorporate the proton-proton (pp) Coulomb force into the three-nucleon (3N) momentum space Faddeev calculations of elastic proton-deuteron (pd) scattering and breakup to the case when also a three-nucleon force (3NF) is acting. In addition, we formulate that approach in the application to electron- and g \gamma -induced reactions on ³He . The main new ingredient is a 3-dimensional screened pp Coulomb t -matrix obtained by a numerical solution of a 3-dimensional Lippmann-Schwinger equation (LSE). The resulting equations have the same structure as the Faddeev equations which describe pd scattering without 3NF acting. That shows the practical feasibility of both presented formulations.     

Scattering from a bound target in the Faddeev approach: (I). Neutron scattering from protons in heavy hydrocarbons in the eV region

We consider the Faddeev approach to the scattering of a projectile from a target bound to a residual core under the assumptions that the projectile-target and target-core forces are separable, that the projectile and core do not interact, and that the core is infinitely heavy. As a first application of our formalism we calculate the scattering of neutrons from the protons in hydrocarbon molecules, the so-called chemical binding problem. Upon solving the Faddeev equations by inversion for this situation, we find that the impulse approximation, the driving term in the Faddeev equations, describes the exact scattering to within ≦ 0.45%. Further we examine the energy region where molecular dissociation is possible and find that the bound-final-state and molecular breakup cross sections balance to give the experimentally observed asymptotically constant cross section σ_free^np.     

Poincaré Invariant Three-Body Scattering

Relativistic Faddeev equations for three-body scattering are solved at arbitrary energies in terms of momentum vectors without employing a partial wave decomposition. Relativistic invariance is incorporated withing the framework of Poincaré invariant quantum mechanics. Based on a Malfliet–Tjon interaction, observables for elastic and breakup scattering are calculated and compared to non-relativistic ones.     

Three-Body Scattering Below Breakup Threshold: An Approach Without Using Partial Waves

 The Faddeev equation for three-body scattering below the three-body breakup threshold is directly solved without employing a partial-wave decomposition. In the simplest form it is a three-dimensional integral equation in four variables. From its solution the scattering amplitude is obtained as function of vector Jacobi momenta. Based on Malfliet-Tjon-type potentials differential and total cross sections are calculated. The numerical stability of the algorithm is demonstrated and the properties of the scattering amplitude discussed. Received March 9, 1999; revised July 29, 1999; accepted for publication September 6, 1999     

Electron scattering on two-neutron halo nuclei: The case of He

The formalism to describe electron scattering reactions on two-neutron halo nuclei is developed. The halo nucleus is described as a three-body system (core +n + n), and the wave function is obtained by solving the Faddeev equations in coordinate space. We discuss elastic and quasielastic scattering using the impulse approximation to describe the reaction mechanism. We apply the method to investigate the case of electron scattering on ⁶He. Spectral functions, response functions, and differential cross sections are calculated for both neutron knockout and knockout by the electron.     

Calculation of the two-body scattering T-matrix in configuration space

In order to carry out a solution of the three-body Faddeev integral equations in configuration space, the calculation of the two-body scattering T-matrices and related integrals are required as an input. The formulation of the three-body Faddeev solution, as well as the computational steps used for the calculation of the T-matrices are presented, and results for the latter are illustrated for the case of the scattering of two helium atoms.     

Asymptotics of the binary amplitude for a model Faddeev equation

A model equation obtained from the s-wave Faddeev equation in configuration space for three identical bosons by replacing the inhomogeneous integral term with a known function is studied. This function simulates the asymptotic decrease of the inhomogeneous term in the original Faddeev equation when y → ∞ as ～y^–3/2. The asymptotes of the amplitude functions that approach the scattering amplitudes when y → ∞ are obtained analytically for the model equation using the Green function. It is shown that the asymptotics of the binary channel amplitude function oscillates. The similar oscillating behavior of the binary amplitude function is numerically demonstrated for the original s-wave Faddeev equation describing the neutron–deuteron scattering process.     

Method for solving the problems of multiple scattering by several bodies in a homogeneous unbounded medium

A method is developed for solving problems of multiple scattering by an aggregate of bodies in a homogeneous unbounded medium. For this purpose, the problem on the multiple scattering produced by two bodies in the field of a plane wave is first considered under the assumption that the initial unperturbed scattering amplitudes of both scatterers are known. The solution is constructed by considering plane waves multiply rescattered by the scatterers. Integral equations are obtained that allow one to calculate the resulting scattering amplitude of each scatterer and the combined scattering amplitude of the system of two scatterers. It is shown that knowledge of the solution to this problem is sufficient to solve the problem on the scattering field of a system consisting of an arbitrary number of scatterers. Expressions for the scattering amplitude in the case of an arbitrary primary field are presented. The relationship between the integral equations describing the multiple scattering in a homogeneous space and the multiple scattering by a single scatterer located near an interface is demonstrated. Approximate expressions are given for calculating the scattering amplitude in the case of multiple scattering.     

具有交叉对称的李模型下的非弹性振幅

在具有交叉对称的李模型中,写出了非弹性振幅的积分方程组,它们是Omne氏型的。在已知弹性振幅时,这积分方程组是可解的。在适当地写出这方程组时,可证明非齐次项是小的(在某些区域内),因而使解也有取小值的可能。     

连续谱Faddeev积分方程的新解法

在动量空间中具有定域势的Faddeev方程是二维积分方程,在破裂过程和三体散射一类的连续谱情况下,方程的积分核是奇异的。本文根据奇异积分方程一般理论提出一种求解二维方程的数值方法。实践证明数值解是收敛的,全运动学微分截面的计算值与实验数据十分符合。     

Integral Equations for Three-Body Coulomb Resonances

 We propose a novel method for calculating resonances in three-body systems with repulsive Coulomb interactions. The method is based on the solution of a set of Faddeev and Lippmann-Schwinger integral equations. The resonances of the three-body system are defined as the complex-energy solutions of the homogeneous Faddeev integral equations. We show how the kernels of the integral equations should be continued analytically in order to get the resonances. As a numerical illustration a model for the three-α system is solved. Received October 1, 1999; revised February 25, 2000; accepted for publication June 30, 2000