A Noncommutative Approach to Ordinary Differential Equations

We adapt ideas coming from Quantum Mechanics to develop a non-commutative strategy for the analysis of some systems of ordinary differential equations. We show that the solution of such a system can be described by an unbounded, self-adjoint and densely defined operator H which we call, in analogy with Quantum Mechanics, the Hamiltonian of the system.We discuss the role of H in the analysis of the integrals of motion of the system. Finally, we apply this approach to several examples.     

Complete Axiomatizations for Quantum Actions

We present two equivalent axiomatizations for a logic of quantum actions: one in terms of quantum transition systems, and the other in terms of quantum dynamic algebras. The main contribution of the paper is conceptual, offering a new view of quantum structures in terms of their underlying logical dynamics. We also prove Representation Theorems, showing these axiomatizations to be complete with respect to the natural Hilbert-space semantics. The advantages of this setting are many: (1) it provides a clear and intuitive dynamic-operational meaning to key postulates (e.g. Orthomodularity, Covering Law); (2) it reduces the complexity of the Solèr–Mayet axiomatization by replacing some of their key higher-order concepts (e.g. “automorphisms of the ortholattice”) by first-order objects (“actions”) in our structure; (3) it provides a link between traditional quantum logic and the needs of quantum computation. PACS: 02.10.-v Logic; set theory and algebra; 03.65.-w Quantum mechanics; 03.65.Fd Algebraic methods; 03.67.-a Quantum information.     

An Alternative Approach to Obtain the Exact Wave Functions of Time-Dependent Hamiltonian Systems Involving Quadratic, Inverse Quadratic, and (1/x)p+p(1/x) Terms

By using the Lewis-Riesenfeld theory and algebraic method, we present an alternative approach to obtain the exact solution of time-dependent Hamiltonian systems involving quadratic, inverse quadratic and (1/x)p+p(1/x) terms. This solution is discussed and compared with that obtained by Choi, J. R. (2003). International Journal of Theoretical Physics 42, 853]. PACS: 03.65Ge; 03.65Fd; 03.65Bz     

Minimal representations of supersymmetry and 1<Emphasis Type="Italic">D N</Emphasis>-Extended <Emphasis Type="Italic">σ</Emphasis> models

We discuss the minimal representations of the 1D N-Extended Supersymmetry algebra (the Z ₂-graded symmetry algebra of the Supersymmetric Quantum Mechanics) linearly realized on a finite number of fields depending on a real parameter t, the time. Their knowledge allows to construct onedimensional sigma-models with extended off-shell supersymmetries without using superfields.     

Symmetry and Topology in Quantum Logic

A test space is a collection of non-empty sets, usually construed as the catalogue of (discrete) outcome sets associated with a family of experiments. Subject to a simple combinatorial condition called algebraicity, a test space gives rise to a “quantum logic”—that is, an orthoalgebra. Conversely, all orthoalgebras arise naturally from algebraic test spaces. In non-relativistic quantum mechanics, the relevant test space is the set ℱ F(H) of frames (unordered orthonormal bases) of a Hilbert space H. The corresponding logic is the usual one, i.e., the projection lattice L(H) of H. The test space ℱ F(H) has a strong symmetry property with respect to the unitary group of H, namely, that any bijection between two frames lifts to a unitary operator. In this paper, we consider test spaces enjoying the same symmetry property relative to an action by a compact topological group. We show that such a test space, if algebraic, gives rise to a compact, atomistic topological orthoalgebra. We also present a construction that generates such a test space from purely group-theoretic data, and obtain a simple criterion for this test space to be algebraic. PACS: 02.10.Ab; 02.20.Bb; 03.65.Ta.     

Ordering Ambiguity Revisited via Position Dependent Mass Pseudo-Momentum Operators

Ordering ambiguity associated with the von Roos position dependent mass (PDM) Hamiltonian is considered. An affine locally scaled first order differential introduced, in Eq. (9), as a PDM-pseudo-momentum operator. Upon intertwining our Hamiltonian, which is the sum of the square of this operator and the potential function, with the von Roos d-dimensional PDM-Hamiltonian, we observed that the so-called von Roos ambiguity parameters are strictly determined, but not necessarily unique. Our new ambiguity parameters’ setting is subjected to Dutra’s and Almeida’s, Phys. Lett. A. 275 (2000) 25 reliability test and classified as good ordering. PACS numbers: 03.65.Ge, 03.65. Fd, 03.65.Ca     

Revisiting the quantum group symmetry of diatomic molecules

We propose a q-deformed model of anharmonic vibrations in diatomic molecules. We study the applicability of the model to the phenomenological Dunham expansion by comparison with experimental data. In contrast with other applications where it is difficult to find a physical interpretation for the deformation parameter, q, in our analysis it is directly related to the third-order coefficient in the Dunham expansion. We study the consistency of the parameters that determine the q-deformed system by comparing them with the vibrational terms fitted to 161 electronic states of diatomic molecules. We show how to include both positive and negative anharmonicities in a simple and systematic way.Received: 16 July 2004, Published online: 24 August 2004PACS: 33.15.Mt Rotation, vibration, and vibration-rotation constants - 02.20.Uw Quantum groups - 31.15.Hz Group theory - 03.65.Fd Algebraic methods - 02.20.-a Group theoryV.K. Dobrev: Permanent address, and after 30 April 2004: Institute of Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1784, Sofia, Bulgaria     

Quantization for brachistochrone problem

The brachistochrone curve corresponds to the minimization of the time functional. In this paper we discuss the dynamics of a massive particle, which moves classically on the brachistochrone curve under the potential V=-mgy. We derive the Lagrangian and the Hamiltonian of the particle and show that this problem corresponds to the particle in an infinite wall with a harmonic oscillator potential and the solutions of Schrödingers equation are confluent hypergeometric functions. We also discuss the periodic potential problem for the brachistochrones and obtain the band structure of Kronig-Penney model for the particle with positive energy in a certain limit.Received: 29 January 2003, Published online: 30 July 2003PACS: 03.65.-w Quantum mechanics - 03.65.Ge Solutions of wave equations: bound states - 71.15.Ap Basis sets (LCAO, plane-wave, APW, etc.) and related methodology (scattering methods, ASA, linearized methods, etc.)     

Vector Measures on the Logic of <Emphasis Type="Italic">J</Emphasis>-projections of a Krein Space

Let be a Hilbert space with an inner product . In Jajte, R., and Paszkiewicz, A. (1978, Vector measure on the closed subspaces of a Hilbert space, Studia Mathematica 63, 229–251), the -measure on the logic of all orthogonal projections on H was studied. We examine the -measure on the hyperbolic logic of all J-projections on a Krein space. PACS: 03.65.Ta, 03.65.Db, 03.65.Ca.     

State Property Systems and Orthogonality

The structure of a state property system was introduced to formalize in a complete way the operational content of the Geneva–Brussels approach to the foundations of quantum mechanics (Aerts, D. International Journal of Theoretical Physics, 38, 289–358, 1999; Aerts, D. in Quantum Mechanics and the Nature of Reality, Kluwer Academic; Aerts, D., Colebunders, E., van der Voorde, A., and van Steirteghem, B. International Journal of Theoretical Physics, 38, 359–385, 1999), and the category of state property systems was proven to be equivalent to the category of closure spaces (Aerts, D., Colebunders, E., van der Voorde, A., and van Steirteghem, B., International Journal of Theoretical Physics, 38, 359–385, 1999; Aerts, D., Colebunders, E., van der Voorde, A., and van Steirteghem, B., The construct of closure spaces as the amnestic modification of the physical theory of state property systems, Applied Categorical Structures, in press). The first axioms of standard quantum axiomatics (state determination and atomisticity) have been shown to be equivalent to the T₀ and T₁ axioms of closure spaces (van Steirteghem, B., International Journal of Theoretical Physics, 39, 955, 2000; van der Voorde, A., International Journal of Theoretical Physics, 39, 947–953, 2000; van der Voorde, A., Separation Axioms in Extension Theory for Closure Spaces and Their Relevance to State Property Systems, Doctoral Thesis, Brussels Free University, 2001), and classical properties to correspond to clopen sets, leading to a decomposition theorem into classical and purely nonclassical components for a general state property system (Aerts, D., van der Voorde, A., and Deses, D., Journal of Electrical Engineering, 52, 18–21, 2001; Aerts, D., van der Voorde, A., and Deses, D. International Journal of Theoretical Physics; Aerts, D. and Deses, D., Probing the Structure of Quantum Mechanics: Nonlinearity, Nonlocality, Computation, and Axiomatics, World Scientific, Singapore, 2002). The concept of orthogonality, very important for quantum axiomatics, had however not yet been introduced within the formal scheme of the state property system. In this paper we introduce orthogonality in an operational way, and define ortho state property systems. Birkhoff's well known biorthogonal construction gives rise to an orthoclosure and we study the relation between this orthoclosure and the operational orthogonality that we introduced.     

Algebra of Effects in the Formalism of Quantum Mechanics on Phase Space as an M. V. and a Heyting Effect Algebra

We prove that the algebra of effects in the phase space formalism of quantum mechanics forms an M. V. effect algebra and moreover a Heyting effect algebra. It contains no nontrivial projections. We equip this algebra with certain nontrivial projections by passing to the limit of the quantum expectation with respect to any density operator. PACS: Primary 02.10.Gd, 03.65.Bz, Secondary 002.20.Qs This paper was a submission to the Sixth International Quantum Structure Association Conference (QS6), which took place in Vienna, Austria, July 1–7, 2002.     

Pseudo-Hermitian Approach to Energy-Dependent Klein-Gordon Models

The relativistic Klein-Gordon system is studied as an illustration of Quantum Mechanics using non-Hermitian operators as observables. A version of the model is considered containing a generic coordinate- and energy-dependent phenomenological mass-term m ²(E,x). We show how similar systems may be assigned a pair of the linear, energy-independent left- and right-acting Hamiltonians with quasi-Hermiticity property and, hence, with the standard probabilistic interpretation.     

Bound-State Solutions of the Klein-Gordon Equation for the Generalized <Emphasis Type="Italic">PT</Emphasis>-Symmetric Hulthén Potential

The one-dimensional Klein-Gordon equation is solved for the PT-symmetric generalized Hulthén potential in the scalar coupling scheme. The relativistic bound-state energy spectrum and the corresponding wave functions are obtained by using the Nikiforov-Uvarov method which is based on solving the second-order linear differential equations by reduction to a generalized equation of hypergeometric type. PACS numbers: 03.65.Fd, 03.65.Ge     

Time-Dependent 2D Harmonic Oscillator in Presence of the Aharanov-Bohm Effect

We use the Lewis-Riesenfeld theory to determine the exact form of the wavefunctions of a two-dimensionnal harmonic oscillator with time-dependent mass and frequency in presence of the Aharonov-Bohm effect (AB). We find that the auxiliary equation is independent of the AB magnetic flux. In the particular case of quantized AB magnetic flux the wavefunctions coincide exactly with the wavefunctions of the 2D time-dependent harmonic oscillator. PACS: 03.65Ge; 03.65Fd; 03.65Bz     

Quantum Dynamical Algebra SU(1,1) in One-Dimensional Exactly Solvable Potentials

In this paper, we establish the underlying quantum dynamical algebra SU(1,1) for some one-dimensional exactly solvable potentials by using the shift operators method. The connection between SU(1,1) algebra and the radial Hamiltionian problems is also discussed. PACS numbers: 03.65.Ge     

An Algebra of Effects in the Formalism of Quantum Mechanics on Phase Space

Defining an addition of the effects in the formalism of quantum mechanics on phase space, we obtain a new effect algebra that is strictly contained in the effect algebra of all effects. A new property of the phase space formalism comes to light, namely that the new effect algebra does not contain any pair of noncommuting projections. In fact, in this formalism, there are no nontrivial projections at all. We illustrate this with the spin-1/2 algebra and the momentum/position algebra. Next, we equip this algebra of effects with the sequential product and get an interpretation of why certain properties fail to hold. PACS: 02.10.Gd, 03.65.Bz. This paper was a submission to the Fifth International Quantum Structure Association Conference (QS5), which took place in Cesena, Italy, March 31–April 5, 2001.     

Raising and Lowering of Generalized Hulthén Potential from Supersymmetry Approaches

We obtain the exact bound states of the generalized of Hulthén potential with negative energy levels using an analytic approach. In order to obtain bound states, we use the associated Jacobi differential equation. Using the supersymmetry approach to quantum mechanics, we show that these bound states, via four pairs of first order differential operators, represent four types of ladder equations. Two types of these supersymmetric structures suggest derivation of algebric solutions for the bound states using two different approaches. PACS 21.60.Cs; 21.60.Fw; 21.60.-n; 03.65.Fd; 03.65.Ge; 03.65.-w     

Unitarity as Preservation of Entropy and Entanglement in Quantum Systems

The logical structure of Quantum Mechanics (QM) and its relation to other fundamental principles of Nature has been for decades a subject of intensive research. In particular, the question whether the dynamical axiom of QM can be derived from other principles has been often considered. In this contribution, we show that unitary evolutions arise as a consequences of demanding preservation of entropy in the evolution of a single pure quantum system, and preservation of entanglement in the evolution of composite quantum systems. ⁶ We would also like to dedicate this work to the memory of Asher Peres, whose contributions and sharp comments guided the first steps of the present article.     

Deformed C λ-Extended Heisenberg Algebra in Noncommutative Phase-Space

We construct a deformed C _λ-extended Heisenberg algebra in two-dimensional space using noncommuting coordinates which close an algebra depends on statistical parameter characterizing exotic particles. The obtained symmetry is nothing but an exotic particles algebra interpolating between bosonic and deformed fermionic algebras. PACS numbers: 03.65.Fd, 02.40.Gh, 05.30.Pr     

Intrinsic Magnetic Flux of the Electron's Orbital and Spin Motion

In analogy with the fact that there are magnetic moments associated respectively with the electron's orbital and spin motion in an atom we present several analyses on a proposal to introduce a concept of intrinsic magnetic flux associated with the electron's orbital and spin motion. It would be interesting to test or to demonstrate Faraday's and Lenz's laws of electromagnetic induction arising directly from the flux change due to transition of states in an atom and to examine applications of this concept of intrinsic flux. PACS: 03.65.-w, 03.65.Ca, 03.65.Ta.