An optical potential from inversion of the 350 MeV 16O-16O scattering data

Abstract

A quantal inversion of the 16O-16O scattering data at 350 MeV yields an optical potential which gives an excellent fit ( χ2 F=1.65) to the measured cross-section. The real part of this potential is shallower than any potential used by others for distances between 2 and 6 fm. The imaginary potential is also relatively weak. This potential does not favour a rainbow interpretation of the structure in data observed at large scattering angles. © 1993.