Absolutely Continuous Spectrum for Random Schrödinger Operators on Tree-Strips of Finite Cone Type

A tree-strip of finite cone type is the product of a tree of finite cone type with a finite set. We consider random Schrödinger operators on these tree-strips, similar to the Anderson model. We prove that for small disorder, the spectrum is almost surely, purely, absolutely continuous in a certain set.     

Absence of Continuous Spectral Types for Certain Non-Stationary Random Schrödinger Operators

We consider continuum random Schrödinger operators of the type H = – + V₀ + V with a deterministic background potential V₀. We establish criteria for the absence of continuous and absolutely continuous spectrum, respectively, outside the spectrum of – + V₀. The models we treat include random surface potentials as well as sparse or slowly decaying random potentials. In particular, we establish absence of absolutely continuous surface spectrum for random potentials supported near a one-dimensional surface (random tube) in arbitrary dimension.submitted 07/04/04, accepted 19/08/04     

Eigenfunction Expansions for Schrödinger Operators on Metric Graphs

We construct an expansion in generalized eigenfunctions for Schr?dinger operators on metric graphs. We require rather minimal assumptions concerning the graph structure and the boundary conditions at the vertices.      

Essential Self-adjointness of Magnetic Schrödinger Operators on Locally Finite Graphs

We give sufficient conditions for essential self-adjointness of magnetic Schrödinger operators on locally finite graphs. Two of the main results of the present paper generalize recent results of Torki-Hamza.     

On the Spectrum of Non-Selfadjoint Schrödinger Operators with Compact Resolvent

We determine the Schatten class for the compact resolvent of Dirichlet realizations, in unbounded domains, of a class of non-selfadjoint differential operators. This class consists of operators that can be obtained via analytic dilation from a Schrödinger operator with magnetic field and a complex electric potential. As an application, we prove, in a variety of examples motivated by physics, that the system of generalized eigenfunctions associated with the operator is complete, or at least the existence of an infinite discrete spectrum.     

Integrated Density of States for Ergodic Random Schrödinger Operators on Manifolds

We consider the Riemannian universal covering of a compact manifold M = X/ and assume that is amenable. We show the existence of a (nonrandom) integrated density of states for an ergodic random family of Schrödinger operators on X.     

On the Negative Spectrum of One-Dimensional Schrödinger Operators with Point Interactions

We investigate negative spectra of one-dimensional (1D) Schrödinger operators with δ- and δ′-interactions on a discrete set in the framework of a new approach. Namely, using the technique of boundary triplets and the corresponding Weyl functions, we complete and generalize the results of Albeverio and Nizhnik (Lett Math Phys 65:27–35, 2003; Methods Funct Anal Topol 9(4):273–286, 2003). For instance, we propose an algorithm for determining the number of negative squares of the operator with δ-interactions. We also show that the number of negative squares of the operator with δ′-interactions equals the number of negative strengths.     

On the Singular Spectrum for Adiabatic Quasi-Periodic Schrödinger Operators on the Real Line

In this paper, we study spectral properties of a family of quasi-periodic Schrödinger operators on the real line in the adiabatic limit. We assume that the adiabatic iso-energetic curves are extended along the momentum direction. In the energy intervals where this happens, we obtain an asymptotic formula for the Lyapunov exponent, and show that the spectrum is purely singular.Résumé. Cet article est consacré à létude du spectre dune famille dopérateurs de Schrödinger quasi-périodiques sur laxe réel lorsque les courbes iso-énergétiques adiabatiques sont non bornées dans la direction des moments. Dans des intervalles dénergies où cette propriété est vérifiée, nous obtenons une formule asymptotique pour lexposant de Lyapounoff, et nous démontrons que le spectre est purement singulier.Communicated by Bernard Helffersubmitted 17/06/03, accepted 05/03/04     

Spectrum of the two-particle Schrödinger operator on a lattice

We consider the family of two-particle discrete Schrödinger operators H(k) associated with the Hamiltonian of a system of two fermions on a ν-dimensional lattice ?, ν ≥, 1, where k ∈ \(\mathbb{T}^\nu \) ≡ (? π, π]^ν is a two-particle quasimomentum. We prove that the operator H(k), k ∈ \(\mathbb{T}^\nu \), k ≠ 0, has an eigenvalue to the left of the essential spectrum for any dimension ν = 1, 2, ... if the operator H(0) has a virtual level (ν = 1, 2) or an eigenvalue (ν ≥ 3) at the bottom of the essential spectrum (of the two-particle continuum).     

Schrödinger Operators on Zigzag Nanotubes

We consider the Schr?dinger operator with a periodic potential on quasi-1D models of zigzag single-wall carbon nanotubes. The spectrum of this operator consists of an absolutely continuous part (intervals separated by gaps) plus an infinite number of eigenvalues with infinite multiplicity. We describe all compactly supported eigenfunctions with the same eigenvalue. We define a Lyapunov function, which is analytic on some Riemann surface. On each sheet, the Lyapunov function has the same properties as in the scalar case, but it has branch points, which we call resonances. We prove that all resonances are real. We determine the asymptotics of the periodic and antiperiodic spectrum and of the resonances at high energy. We show that there exist two types of gaps: i) stable gaps, where the endpoints are periodic and anti-periodic eigenvalues, ii) unstable (resonance) gaps, where the endpoints are resonances (i.e., real branch points of the Lyapunov function). We describe all finite gap potentials. We show that the mapping: potential all eigenvalues is a real analytic isomorphism for some class of potentials. Submitted: October 5, 2006. Accepted: December 15, 2006.     

Anderson Localization for Time Periodic Random Schrödinger Operators

Abstract

We prove that at large disorder, Anderson localization in Z ^d is stable under localized time-periodic perturbations by proving that the associated quasi-energy operator has pure point spectrum. The formulation of this problem is motivated by questions of Anderson localization for non-linear Schrödinger equations.     

The Bottom of the Spectrum of Time-Changed Processes and the Maximum Principle of Schrödinger Operators

We give a necessary and sufficient condition for the maximum principle of Schrödinger operators in terms of the bottom of the spectrum of time-changed processes. As a corollary, we obtain a sufficient condition for the Liouville property of Schrödinger operators.     

Generalized Schrödinger Semigroups on Infinite Graphs

With appropriate notions of Hermitian vector bundles and connections over weighted graphs which we allow to be locally infinite, we prove Feynman–Kac-type representations for the corresponding semigroups and derive several applications thereof.     

On the Discreteness of the Spectrum of Matrix Schrödinger and Dirac Operators with Point Interactions

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Spectral Properties of Schrödinger Operators on Perturbed Lattices

We study the spectral properties of Schrödinger operators on perturbed lattices. We shall prove the non-existence or the discreteness of embedded eigenvalues, the limiting absorption principle for the resolvent, construct a spectral representation, and define the S-matrix. Our theory covers the square, triangular, diamond, Kagome lattices, as well as the ladder, the graphite and the subdivision of square lattice.     

Stability of nonlinear Schrödinger equations on modulation spaces

We consider the Cauchy problem for a family of SchrSdinger equations with initial data in modulation spaces Mp,1^s. We develop the existence, uniqueness, blowup criterion, stability of regularity, scattering theory, and stability theory.