Glauber theory

Glauber theory is a framework used in nuclear physics to analyze how high-energy particles, like protons or neutrons, interact with complex nuclei. It models these interactions by treating the nucleus as a collection of individual nucleons (protons and neutrons), and calculates how the incoming particle scatters as it passes through, considering multiple possible interactions. This approach helps scientists understand scattering experiments, revealing details about the structure and behavior of atomic nuclei in a way that incorporates the quantum nature of these particles.