Elastic scattering of positron by alkali atom lithium

The modified form of Born approximation has been employed to calculate differential cross sections for elastic scattering of positrons by alkali atom lithium, in the energy range 100eV-550eV. Attempts have been made to extend and improve the Born approximation by taking into account the effect of nuclear interaction terms in the form of distorted wave (screened Coulomb waves). To study the impact of polarization effect, differential cross sections have been calculated with and without polarization potential. The first Born approximation cross sections have been reported. The agreement between the present results and corresponding theoretical predictions in the literature are fair. (author). 8 refs., 6 figs