Three-Body Scattering via the Faddeev Scheme in Configuration Space.

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Abstract

We are adapting Faddeev Equations to three-body atomic and molecular systems by reformulating them in the configuration space using integral equations with Green’s functions. The non-additive forces between the three bodies, as well as transitions between rearrangement channels, are included rigorously. The method includes all partial waves, but we will present only the $s$-wave pieces relevant to ultracold collisions. This formulation appears to be a valuable alternative to current approaches based on solving the differential Schroedinger Equation.

Authors

  • Nolan Samboy

  • George Rawitscher

  • Robin Cote

    • University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269
    • Department of Physics, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-3046
    • University of Connecticut, Physics Department, U-3046 Hillside Road, Storrs CT, 02269-3046
    • University of Connecticut
    • Dept. of Physics, UCONN, Storrs, CT
    • University of Connecticut, Department of Physics, Storrs, CT 06269.
    • University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT 06269)

  • Walter Gloeckle

    • Institute for Theoretical Physics II, Ruhr University Bochum, D-44780 Bochum, Germany