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Inaccurate use of asymptotic formulas

arXiv:physics/0401063 · doi:10.1119/1.1688785

Abstract

The asymptotic form of the plane wave decomposition into spherical waves, which is used to express the scattering amplitude in terms of phase shifts, is incorrect. We explain why and show how to circumvent the mathematical inconsistency.

3 pages, version to appear in Am. J. Phys

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