Accurate analytic presentation of solution of the Schrödinger equation with arbitrary physical potential: Excited states

The quasilinearization method (QLM) is used to approximate analytically, both the ground state and the excited state solutions of the Schrödinger equation for arbitrary potentials. The procedure of approximation was demonstrated on examples of a few often used physical potentials such as the quartic anharmonic oscillator, the Yukawa and the spiked harmonic oscillator potentials. The accurate analytic expressions for the ground and excited state energies and wave functions were presented. These high-precision approximate analytic representations are obtained by first casting the Schrödinger equation into a nonlinear Riccati form and then solving that nonlinear equation analytically in the first QLM iteration. In the QLM the nonlinear differential equation is treated by approximating the nonlinear terms by a sequence of linear expressions. The QLM is iterative but not perturbative and gives stable solutions to nonlinear problems without depending on the existence of a smallness parameter. The method provides final and reasonable results for both small and large values of the coupling constant and is able to handle even super singular potentials for which each term of the perturbation theory is infinite and the perturbation expansion does not exist. The choice of zero iteration is based on general features of solutions near the boundaries. In order to estimate the accuracy of the QLM solutions, the exact numerical solutions were found as well. The first QLM iterate given by analytic expression allows to estimate analytically the role of different parameters and the influence of their variation on different characteristics of the relevant quantum systems.     

ON FINITE NORMAL SERIES SOLUTIONS OF THE SCHRÖDINGER EQUATION WITH IRREGULAR SINGULARITY

We compute all potentials with the following property: The one-dimensional nonrelativistic Schrödinger equation for these potentials has irregular singular points at infinity and/or zero and is solved by a finite normal series. We restrict to expansion order zero, discuss some properties of the potentials obtained and, as an application, calculate for some given potentials exact solutions and energies. The aim of this paper is to provide a tool for finding exact solutions of the Schrödinger equation for a large class of singular potentials.     

Analytic continued fraction theory for a class of confinement potentials

We study a general class of confinement potentials in Schrödinger theory using the analytic theory of continued fractions. We construct an infinite continued fraction representation for the Green's function and study its convergence, its analytic properties in the major coupling constant and its relation to the perturbation series. We prove the existence of normalizable confined state eigensolutions with equally spaced energy levels if certain constraints on the coupling constants of the theory are satisfied: we also show that under a separate set of constraints neither bound nor confined states exist.     

Propagation of states in dilation analytic potentials and asymptotic completeness

We estimate the space-time behavior of scattering states for two-body Schrödinger operators with smooth, dilation analytic potentials. We use our estimates to give a simple proof of asymptotic completeness for a class of long-range potentials, including the Coulomb potential plus a fairly general short-range perturbation.Supported by USNSF Grant MCS-78-01885     

Fonctions Propres et Non-Existence Absolue D'Etats Liés dans Certains Systèmes Quantiques

One proves a condition of absence of bound states for a Schrödinger operator independent of any self-adjoint extension. The method of proof uses Feynman Kac formula.     

Quasilinearization method: Nonperturbative approach to physical problems

The general properties of the quasilinearization method (QLM), particularly its fast quadratic convergence, monotonicity, and numerical stability, are analyzed and illustrated on different physical problems. The method approaches the solution of a nonlinear differential equation by approximating the nonlinear terms by a sequence of linear ones and is not based on the existence of a small parameter. It is shown that QLM gives excellent results when applied to different nonlinear differential equations in physics, such as Blasius, Lane-Emden, and Thomas-Fermi equations, as well as in computation of ground and excited bound-state energies and wave functions in quantum mechanics (where it can be applied by casting the Schrödinger equation in the nonlinear Riccati form) for a variety of potentials most of which are not treatable with the help of perturbation theory. The convergence of the QLM expansion of both energies and wave functions for all states is very fast and the first few iterations already yield extremely precise results. The QLM approximations, unlike the asymptotic series in perturbation theory and 1/N expansions, are not divergent at higher orders. The method sums many orders of perturbation theory as well as of the WKB expansion. It provides final and accurate answers for large and infinite values of the coupling constants and is able to handle even supersingular potentials for which each term of the perturbation series is infinite and the perturbation expansion does not exist.     

Where and why the generalized Hamilton-Jacobi representation describes microstates of the Schrödinger wave function

A generalized Hamilton-Jacobi representation describes microstates of the Schrödinger wave function for bound states. At the very points that boundary values are applied to the bound state Schrödinger wave function, the generalized Hamilton-Jacobi equation for quantum mechanics exhibits a nodal singularity. For initial value problems, the two representations are equivalent.     

Rayleigh-Schrödinger-Goldstone variational perturbation theory for many Fermion systems

We present a Rayleigh-Schrödinger-Goldstone perturbation formalism for many Fermion systems. Based on this formalism, variational perturbation scheme which goes beyond the Gaussian approximation is developed. In order to go beyond the Gaussian approximation, we identify a parent Hamiltonian which has an effective Gaussian vacuum as a variational solution and carry out further perturbation with respect to the renormalized interaction using Goldstones expansion. Perturbation rules for the ground state wavefunctional and energy are found, thus, opening a way for general use of the Schrödinger picture method for many Fermion systems. Useful commuting relations between operators and the Gaussian wavefunctional are also found, which could reduce the calculational efforts substantially. As examples, we calculate the first order correction to the Gaussian wavefunctional and the second order correction to the ground state of an electron gas system with the Yukawa-type interaction.     

Double wells: Perturbation series summable to the eigenvalues and directly computable approximations

We give a rigorous proof of the analyticity of the eigenvalues of the double-well Schrödinger operators and of the associated resonances. We specialize the Rayleigh-Schrödinger perturbation theory to such problems, obtaining an expression for the complex perturbation series uniquely related to the eigenvalues through a summation method. By an approximation we obtain new series expansions directly computable, still summable, which, in the case of the Herbst-Simon model, can be given in an explicit form.Partially supported by Ministero della Pubblica Istruzione     

New approximating method applied to central potentials

A new approximating method, based on QES potentials, is applied to the radial Schrödinger equation. This technique consists in separating the studied potential into two parts: the first one represents an QES potential whereas the second part is considered as a perturbation. The obtained energies E_l are in good agreement with those obtained by other methods.     

Schrödinger Operators with Few Bound States

We show that whole-line Schrödinger operators with finitely many bound states have no embedded singular spectrum. In contradistinction, we show that embedded singular spectrum is possible even when the bound states approach the essential spectrum exponentially fast. We also prove the following result for one- and two-dimensional Schrödinger operators, H, with bounded positive ground states: Given a potential V, if both H±V are bounded from below by the ground-state energy of H, then V≡0.D. D. was supported in part by NSF grant DMS–0227289.R. K. was supported in part by NSF grant DMS–0401277.B. S. was supported in part by NSF grant DMS–0140592.     

Fermions in the background of mixed vector–scalar–pseudoscalar square potentials

The general Dirac equation in 1+1$1+1$ dimensions with a potential with a completely general Lorentz structure is studied. Considering mixed vector–scalar–pseudoscalar square potentials, the states of relativistic fermions are investigated. This relativistic problem can be mapped into a effective Schrödinger equation for a square potential with repulsive and attractive delta-functions situated at the borders. An oscillatory transmission coefficient is found and resonant state energies are obtained. In a special case, the same bound energy spectrum for spinless particles is obtained, confirming the predictions of literature. We showed that existence of bound-state solutions is conditioned by the intensity of the pseudoscalar potential, which possess a critical value.     

Variational aspects of Faddeev calculations

We examine differences between³H binding energies obtained by solving the Faddeev equations using standard partial-wave expansion procedures and results from solving the Schrödinger equation by means of the coupled-rearrangement-channel variational method. Variational bounds generated from Faddeev solutions for several contemporary, realistic potential models are presented as a function of the number of partial waves retained in the potential expansion. We demonstrate that the Faddeev wave function yields an optimal variational bound for the partial-wave truncated potential from which it is generated, but it does not yield optimal bounds for the full Hamiltonian or when the potential is partial-wave truncated at a different level. Finally, qualitative differences between³H solutions for static models such as the AV14 and RSC potentials and for momentum-dependent models such as the Nijmegen soft-core and Paris potentials are explored, and comparison is made with solutions for the RSC/TM two-body-force plus three-body-force model.     

Quantum dynamics of relativistic bosons through nonminimal vector square potentials

The dynamics of relativistic bosons (scalar and vectorial) through nonminimal vector square (well and barrier) potentials is studied in the Duffin–Kemmer–Petiau (DKP) formalism. We show that the problem can be mapped in effective Schrödinger equations for a component of the DKP spinor. An oscillatory transmission coefficient is found and there is total reflection. Additionally, the energy spectrum of bound states is obtained and reveals the Schiff–Snyder–Weinberg effect, for specific conditions the potential lodges bound states of particles and antiparticles.     

Perturbation expansion for a one-dimensional Anderson model with off-diagonal disorder

The weak disorder expansion for a random Schrödinger equation with off-diagonal disorder in one dimension is studied. The invariant measure, the density of states, and the Lyapunov exponent are computed. The most interesting feature in this model appears at the band center, where the differentiated density of states diverges, while the Lyapunov exponent vanishes. The invariant measure approaches an atomic measure concentrated on zero and infinity. The results extend previous work of Markos to all orders of perturbation theory.     

Exactly solvable two-dimensional stationary Schrödinger operators obtained by the nonlocal Darboux transformation

The Fokker–Planck equation associated with the two-dimensional stationary Schrödinger equation has the conservation law form that yields a pair of potential equations. The special form of Darboux transformation of the potential equations system is considered. As the potential variable is a nonlocal variable for the Schrödinger equation that provides the nonlocal Darboux transformation for the Schrödinger equation. This nonlocal transformation is applied for obtaining of the exactly solvable two-dimensional stationary Schrödinger equations. The examples of exactly solvable two-dimensional stationary Schrödinger operators with smooth potentials decaying at infinity are obtained.     

Correlated hyperspherical-harmonic expansion for three-nucleon systems

The hyperspherical-harmonic-expansion method is applied to solve the Schrödinger equation for a three-particle system interacting via central spin-dependent potentials. The convergence of the expansion has been improved by multiplying the hyperspherical basis by an appropriate correlation factor, chosen as a product of one-dimensional functions fixed by means of a two-body Schrödinger equation. The results obtained for three nucleons interacting via the Malfliet-Tjon potential are in close agreement with those given by the most accurate methods.     

Electronic structure and absorption spectrum of biexciton obtained by using exciton basis

We approach the biexciton Schrödinger equation not through the free-carrier basis as usually done, but through the free-exciton basis, exciton–exciton interactions being treated according to the recently developed composite boson many-body formalism which allows an exact handling of carrier exchange between excitons, as induced by the Pauli exclusion principle. We numerically solve the resulting biexciton Schrödinger equation with the exciton levels restricted to the ground state and we derive the biexciton ground state as well as the bound and unbound excited states as a function of hole-to-electron mass ratio. The biexciton ground-state energy we find, agrees reasonably well with variational results. Next, we use the obtained biexciton wave functions to calculate optical absorption in the presence of a dilute exciton gas in quantum well. We find an asymmetric peak with a characteristic low-energy tail, identified with the biexciton ground state, and a set of Lorentzian-like peaks associated with biexciton unbound states, i.e., exciton–exciton scattering states. Last, we propose a pump–probe experiment to probe the momentum distribution of the exciton condensate.     

Wegner Estimate and the Density of States of Some Indefinite Alloy-Type Schrödinger Operators

We study Schrödinger operators with a random potential of alloy type. The single site potentials are allowed to change sign. For a certain class of them, we prove a Wegner estimate. This is a key ingredient in an existence proof of pure point spectrum of the considered random Schrödinger operators. Our estimate is valid for all bounded energy intervals and all space dimensions and implies the existence of the density of states.