 Quantum differential cross-section from a scattering amplitude (source code)

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= Quantum differential cross-section from a scattering amplitude

If
$$
\psi\sim e^{ikz}+f(\theta)\frac{e^{ikr}}r,
$$
then the ratio of scattered radial <probability current> through $r^2d\Omega$ to the incident probability flux is
$$
\frac{d\sigma}{d\Omega}=|f(\theta)|^2.
$$

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