14.3: Resonance
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In some cases where a potential has a bound state of particular angular momentum, the scattering of particle with that angular momentum will be especially enhanced. In such cases the total scattering cross section will show a peak, and the angular distribution will be characteristic of the appropriate Pl(cosθ). This very strong scattering is known as resonance and is a powerful method for studying bound states.