¹¹Li-¹²C scattering as a four-body problem

¹¹Li-¹²C scattering is described as a four-body problem. The succession of approximations required to obtain the simplified approach of Yabana et al(1992) is examined in detail. We found that whereas their simple model is roughly acceptable for total cross sections (with discrepancies of the order of a few per cent), it has dramatic effects on the differential cross section. Beyond the very forward angles, the problem has to be treated in its full complexity; the various possible intermediate approximations generate differential cross sections which deviate noticeably from the correct calculation.