Analytic Results in the Position-Dependent Mass SchrSdinger Problem

We investigate the Schr6dinger equation for a particle with a nonuniform solitonic mass density. First, we discuss in extent the （nontrivial） position-dependent mass V（x） = 0 case whose solutions are hypergeometric functions in tanh2 x. Then, we consider an external hyperbolic-tangent potential. We show that the effective quantum mechanical problem is given by a Heun class equation and find analytically an eigenbasis for the space of solutions. We also compute the eigenstat, es for a potential of the form V （x） = Vo sinh2 z.     

Generalized Harmonic Oscillator and the SchrSdinger Equation with Position-Dependent Mass

We study the generalized harmonic oscillator that has both the position-dependent mass and the potential depending on the form of mass function in a more general framework. The explicit expressions of the eigenvalue and eigenfunction for such a system are given, they have the same forms as those for the usual harmonic oscillator with constant mass. The coherent state and its properties corresponding effective potentials for several mass functions, for the system with PDM are also discussed. We give the the systems with such potentials are isospectral to the usual harmonic oscillator.     

Coordinate Transformation and Exact Solutions of Schr(o)dinger Equation with Position-Dependent Effective Mass

Using the coordinate transformation method, we solve the one-dimensional Schr(o)dinger equation with position-dependent mass. The explicit expressions for the potentials, energy eigenvalues, and eigcnfunctions of the systems are given. The eigenfunctions can be expressed in terms of the Jacobi, Hermite, and generalized Laguerre polynomials. All potentials for these solvable systems have an extra term Vm, which is produced from the dependence of mass on the position, compared with those for the systems of constant mass. The properties of Vm for several mass functions are discussed.     

Analytic Results in the Position-Dependent Mass Schrödinger Problem

We investigate the Schrödinger equation for a particle with a nonuniform solitonic mass density. First, we discuss in extent the (nontrivial) position-dependent mass V(x)=0 case whose solutions are hypergeometric functions in tanh²x. Then, we consider an external hyperbolic-tangent potential. We show that the effective quantum mechanical problem is given by a Heun class equation and find analytically an eigenbasis for the space of solutions. We also compute the eigenstates for a potential of the form V(x)=V₀ sinh²x.     

DKP Equation with Smooth Potential and Position-Dependent Mass

The Duffin-Kemmer-Petiau (DKP) equation for spin 0 and 1 with smooth potential and position dependent- mass is solved. The solution is given in terms of the Heun function. The step case for potential and mass are deduced as a limiting case. The boundary conditions are also discussed. PACS Numbers:03.30.+p, 03.65.Pm, 03.65.Ge, 03.65.Db     

PT-Symmetric Solutions of Schrödinger Equation with Position-Dependent Mass via Point Canonical Transformation

PT-symmetric solutions of Schrödinger equation are obtained for the Scarf and generalized harmonic oscillator potentials with the position-dependent mass. A general point canonical transformation is applied by using a free parameter. Three different forms of mass distributions are used. A set of the energy eigenvalues of the bound states and corresponding wave functions for target potentials are obtained as a function of the free parameter.     

Variational Principle for a Schrdinger Equation with Non-Hermitian Hamiltonian and Position-Dependent Mass

A classical field theory for a Schrodinger equation with a non-Hermitian Hamiltonian describing a particle with position-dependent mass has been recently advanced by Nobre and Rego-Monteiro(NR)[Phys.Rev.A 88(2013)032105].This field theory is based on a variational principle involving the wavefunction Ψ(x,t) and an auxiliary fieldΦ{x,t).It is here shown that the relation between the dynamics of the auxiliary field Φ(x,t) and that of the original wavefunction Ψ(x,t) is deeper than suggested by the NR approach.Indeed,we formulate a variational principle for the aforementioned Schrodinger equation which is based solely on the wavefunction Ψ(x,t).A continuity equation for an appropriately defined probability density,and the concomitant preservation of the norm,follows from this variational principle via Noether's theorem.Moreover,the norm-conservation law obtained by NR is reinterpreted as tie preservation of the inner product between pairs of solutions of the variable mass Schrodinger equation.     

Nonrelativistic Green's Function for Systems with Position-Dependent Mass

Given a spatially dependent mass, we obtain the 2-point Green's function for exactly solvable nonrelativistic problems. This is accomplished by mapping the wave equation for these systems into well-known exactly solvable Schrödinger equations with constant mass using point canonical transformation. The one-dimensional oscillator class is considered and examples are given for several mass distributions.     

Form-Preserving Transformations of Time-Dependent Schrödinger Equation with Time- and Position-Dependent Mass

We study space-time transformations of the time-dependent Schrödinger equation (TDSE) with time- and position-dependent (effective) mass. We obtain the most general space-time transformation that maps such a TDSE onto another one of its kind. The transformed potential is given in explicit form.     

Exact Solutions of Schrödinger Equation for the Position-Dependent Effective Mass Harmonic Oscillator

A one-dimensional harmonic oscillator with position-dependent effective mass is studied. We quantize the oscillator to obtain a quantum Hamiltonian, which is manifestly Hermitian in configuration space, and the exact solutions to the corresponding Schrödinger equation are obtained analytically in terms of modified Hermite polynomials. It is shown that the obtained solutions reduce to those of simple harmonic oscillator as the position dependence of the mass vanishes.     

Semiclassical Method to Schroedinger Equation with Position-Dependent Effective Mass

In this paper, two novel semiclassical methods including the standard and supersymmetric WKB quantization conditions are suggested to discuss the Schroedinger equation with position-dependent effective mass. From a proper coordinate transformation, the formalism of the Schroedinger equation with position-dependent effective mass is mapped into isospectral one with constant mass and therefore for a given mass distribution and physical potential function the bound state energy spectrum can be determined easily by above method associated with a simple integral formula. It is shown that our method can give the analytical results for some exactly-solvable quantum systems.     

Non-hypergeometric Type of Polynomialsand Solutions of Schrödinger Equation with Position-Dependent Mass

Using the coordinate transformation method, we study the polynomial solutions of the Schrödinger equation with position-dependentmass (PDM). The explicit expressions for the potentials, energy eigenvalues, and eigenfunctions of the systems are given. The issues related to normalization of the wavefunctions and Hermiticity of the Hamiltonian are also analyzed.     

Exact Solution of Effective Mass Schrödinger Equation for the Hulthen Potential

A general form of the effective mass Schrödinger equation is solved exactly for Hulthen potential. Nikiforov-Uvarov method is used to obtain energy eigenvalues and the corresponding wave functions. A free parameter is used in the transformation of the wave function.     

Generalized Coherent States for Position-Dependent Effective Mass Systems

A generalized scheme for the construction of coherent states in the context of position-dependent effective mass systems has been presented. This formalism is based on the ladder operators and associated algebra of the system which are obtained using the concepts of supersymmetric quantum mechanics and the property of shape invariance. In order to exemplify the general results and to analyze the properties of the coherent states, several examples have been considered.     

Barut-Girardello Coherent States for Nonlinear Oscillator with Position-Dependent Mass

Using ladder operators for the non-linear oscillator with position-dependent effective mass, realization of the dynamic group SU(1,1) is presented. Keeping in view the algebraic structure of the non-linear oscillator, coherent states are constructed using Barut-Girardello formalism and their basic properties are discussed. Furthermore, the statistical properties of these states are investigated by means of Mandel parameter and second order correlation function. Moreover, it is shown that in the harmonic limit, all the results obtained for the non-linear oscillator with spatially varying mass reduce to corresponding results of the linear oscillator with constant mass.     

Localization of s-Wave and Quantum Effective Potential of a Quasi-free Particle with Position-Dependent Mass

The properties of the s-wave for a quasi-free particle with position-dependent mass (PDM) have been discussed in details. Differed from the system with constant mass in which the localization of the s-wave for the free quantum particle around the origin only occurs in two dimensions, the quasi-free particle with PDM can experience attractive forces in D dimensions except D=1 when its mass function satisfies some conditions. The effective mass of a particle varying with its position can induce effective interaction, which may be attractive in some cases. The analytical expressions of the eigenfunctions and the corresponding probability densities for the s-waves of the two- and three-dimensional systems with a special PDM are given, and the existences of localization around the origin for these systems are shown.     

Localization of s-Wave and Quantum Effective Potential of a Quasi-free Particle with Position-Dependent Mass

The properties of the 8-wave for a quasl-free partide with position-dependent mass （PDM） have been discussed in details. Differed from the system with constant mass in which the localization of the s-wave for the free quantum particle around the origin only occurs in two dimensions, the quasi-free particle with PDM can experience attractive forces in D dimensions except D = 1 when its mass function satisfies some conditions. The effective mass of a particle varying with its position can induce effective interaction, which may be attractive in some cases. The analytical expressions of the eigenfunctions and the corresponding probability densities for the 8-waves of the two- and three-dimensional systems with a special PDM are given, and the existences of localization around the origin for these systems are shown.     

Exact Solutions to Three-Dimensional Schrödinger Equation with an Exponentially Position-Dependent Mass

For an exponentially position-dependent mass, we obtain the exact solutions of the three-dimensional Schrödinger equation by using coordinate transformation method for the reference problems with Coulomb potential, Kratzer potential, and spherically square potential well of infinite depth, respectively. The explicit expressions for the energy eigenvalues and the corresponding eigenfunctions of the three systems are presented.