S-matrix and the Aharonov−Bohm Effect

Authors

  • Yu.A. Sitenko Bogolyubov Institute for Theoretical Physics, Nat. Acad. of Sci. of Ukraine
  • N.D. Vlasii Bogolyubov Institute for Theoretical Physics, Nat. Acad. of Sci. of Ukraine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15407/ujpe56.7.706

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Abstract

The S-matrix for the Aharonov–Bohm scattering is considered, and the optical theorem is derived. The persistence of the Fraunhofer diffraction in the short-wavelength limit is shown to be crucial for maintaining the optical theorem in the quasiclassical limit.

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2022-02-09

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Sitenko, Y., & Vlasii, N. (2022). S-matrix and the Aharonov−Bohm Effect . Ukrainian Journal of Physics, 56(7), 706. https://doi.org/10.15407/ujpe56.7.706

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