Abstract
An investigation of electron — hydrogen-molecule scattering has been performed using the method of model potentials. A modified form of the Hara free-electron-gas exchange potential has been employed to take account of exchange. Two different adiabatic polarization potentials have been used to make the comparative study. Our model exchange potential is found to be suitable in predicting the cross sections. The results for the differential and total cross sections have been given in the energy range 0.3 to 10 eV. Comparisons are made with the available experimental and theoretical findings.