Abstract
A potential for the vertex and self-energy correction is derived from the first-order Born theory. The inclusion of this potential in the Dirac equation, together with the Uehling potential for vacuum polarization, allows for a nonperturbative treatment of these quantum electrodynamical effects within the phase-shift analysis. Investigating the 12C and 208Pb targets, a considerable deviation of the respective cross section change from the Born results is found for the heavier target. It is shown that at low impact energies the dispersion effects play no role. Estimates for the correction to the beam-normal spin asymmetry and its accuracy at 5 MeV (for 208Pb and 197Au) are also provided.
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