Scattering theory is a framework in mathematics and physics used to describe and analyze the interaction of waves or particles when they encounter obstacles or potential fields. It focuses on how incoming waves scatter into various directions due to these interactions, helping to understand phenomena in quantum mechanics, classical physics, and operator theory. This theory can be particularly applied to study the asymptotic behavior of solutions to differential equations.
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