On anomalies in elastic electron scattering cross sections from protons.

Area of Science:

• Atomic and Molecular Physics
• Quantum Mechanics
• Nuclear Physics

Background:

• Recent studies have reported anomalies in elastic electron scattering from hydrogen-containing samples.
• These reported anomalies suggest deviations from established scattering principles.

Purpose of the Study:

• To critically evaluate recent elastic electron scattering data for hydrogen-containing samples.
• To determine if observed scattering intensities are anomalous or consistent with known physics.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of existing elastic electron scattering experimental data for hydrogen (H).
• Comparison of measured electron-hydrogen scattering intensities with scattering from other light atoms (Deuterium, Carbon).
• Examination of neutron-proton scattering data and comparison with standard cross-sections.

Main Results:

• All examined elastic electron scattering results are consistent with scattering from other light atoms.
• The scattering data aligns with the classical Rutherford scattering formula.
• Neutron-proton scattering intensities also agree with standard cross-sections.

Conclusions:

• No evidence supports anomalies in electron-hydrogen scattering.
• The classical Rutherford formula adequately explains the observed scattering intensities.
• Theoretical and experimental data do not support the existence of reported quantum entanglement anomalies in e-H scattering.