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theoretical physics aspects > eikonal approximation

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eikonal approximation  

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  • In theoretical physics, the eikonal approximation (Greek εἰκών for likeness, icon or image) is an approximative method useful in wave scattering equations which occur in optics, seismology, quantum mechanics, quantum electrodynamics, and partial wave expansion. (Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eikonal_approximation)

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