Relativistic quantum dynamics of scalar bosons under a full vector Coulomb interaction

DOI10.1140/EPJC/S10052-017-4881-YarXiv1705.01810WikidataQ59517298 ScholiaQ59517298MaRDI QIDQ6286290FDOQ6286290

Authors: L. B. Castro, Luiz P. de Oliveira, Marcelo G. Garcia, A. S. M. De Castro 

Publication date: 4 May 2017

Abstract: The relativistic quantum dynamics of scalar bosons in the background of a full vector coupling (minimal plus nonminimal vector couplings) is explored in the context of the Duffin-Kemmer-Petiau formalism. The Coulomb phase shift is determined for a general mixing of couplings and it is shown that the space component of the nonminimal coupling is a {it sine qua non} condition for the exact closed-form scattering amplitude. It follows that the Rutherford cross section vanishes in the absence of the time component of the minimal coupling. Bound-state solutions obtained from the poles of the partial scattering amplitude show that the time component of the minimal coupling plays an essential role. The bound-state solutions depend on the nonminimal coupling and the spectrum consists of particles or antiparticles depending on the sign of the time component of the minimal coupling without chance for pair production even in the presence of strong couplings. It is also shown that an accidental degeneracy appears for a particular mixing of couplings.

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