Abstract:
A method is proposed for rearranging the Born series in scattering theory by means of
the recently proposed [1] orthogonally projecting pseudopotentials (OPP). It is proved
rigorously that even if the system contains bound states the rearranged Born series
will converge for all negative and small positive energies. It is shown how scattering
operators can be introduced accurately in the orthogonal subspaces. The OPP method
is compared with the projection technique developed by Feshbach. Physical applications
of the method are discussed.