Inelastic proton scattering by the 15N nucleus in the context of diffraction theory
The amplitude of inelastic proton scattering by the 15N nucleus (at a level of Jπ = 5/2+) is calculated in the context the Glauber diffraction theory. A multifold scattering operator considers the first- and second-order terms. The wave function of 15N nucleus is used in the shell model. The differential sections are calculated for energies of 0.415, 0.8 and 1 GeV. It is shown that the minima in the differential section are due to both the nucleus-target wave function and the destructive interference of the amplitudes of single and double collisions.