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SS-matrix

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Summary

The operator mapping asymptotic in-states to out-states when such asymptotic particle states exist.

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Quantum field theorySS-matrix

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Authored explanation

QFT defines an SS-matrix when asymptotic particle states and suitable long-time limits exist.

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SS-matrixScattering amplitude

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Scattering amplitudes are matrix elements of the SS-matrix after removing normalization and conservation factors.

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