We present a generalization of the extinction theorem of optics to treat atom-surface scattering. The method, which is valid for a wide class of atom-surface potentials, is not limited to the case of small roughness. Its connections with Rayleigh approximation are discussed.

EXTINCTION THEOREM IN ATOM-SURFACE SCATTERING

TOIGO, FLAVIO
1978

Abstract

We present a generalization of the extinction theorem of optics to treat atom-surface scattering. The method, which is valid for a wide class of atom-surface potentials, is not limited to the case of small roughness. Its connections with Rayleigh approximation are discussed.
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