optical theorem

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:mathematical_concept
gptkbp:appliesTo gptkb:quantum_field_theory
elastic scattering
inelastic scattering
wave scattering
gptkbp:category gptkb:theoretical_physics
mathematical physics
gptkbp:derivedFrom unitarity of S-matrix
gptkbp:describedYear 1930
gptkbp:describes relationship between forward scattering amplitude and total cross section
gptkbp:field physics
quantum mechanics
scattering theory
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Wolfgang_Pauli
gptkbp:form Im f(0) ∝ σ_total
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label optical theorem
gptkbp:relatedTo imaginary part of forward scattering amplitude
total cross section
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:optics
nuclear physics
particle physics
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:S-matrix
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6