Scattering of Spin-Zero and Spin-Half Particles in Momentum-Helicity Basis

Abstract

Scattering of 2 particles of spin 0 and 1/2 is evaluated based on a basis constructed from the momentum and the helicity states (the momentum-helicity basis). This shortly called three-dimensional (3D) technique is a good alternative to the standard partial wave (PW) technique especially for higher energies, where PW calculations may become not feasible. Taking as input a simple spin-orbit potential model we calculate as an example the spin averaged differential cross section and polarization.