Operator method and eigenvalues of the triple-well anharmonic oscillator

Using an algebraic technique based on the Lie algebra of the group SO(2, 1) the eigenvalues of the triple-well anharmonic oscillator are calculated for all ranges of the coupling constant. Approximate analytic formulas for the eigenvalues up to second order are given. The results obtained are compared with those of other authors.     

Reply to the comment on ‘Modified perturbation series for the anharmonic oscillator using linearization technique’

It is pointed out that the value of the perturbed energy calculated in the comment by Rath and Pattnayak, is incorrect. When the coupling parameter has the value unity, the energy up to second order of perturbation theory is 0.801 compared to its exact value of 0.804. The suggested split of the Hamiltonian into an unperturbed and perturbed part does not seem to be of any use as the unperturbed part contains anharmonic terms.     

On the energy spectra of one-dimensional anharmonic oscillators

In this paper we present explicit and simple analytical formulae for the energy eigenvaluesE _n (λ) of one-dimensional anharmonic oscillators characterized by the potentials 1/2mω ² x ²+λx ^2α withα=2, 3 and 4. A simple intuitive criterion supplemented by the requirement of correct asymptotic behaviour, has been employed in arriving at the formulae. Our energy values over a wide range ofn andλ are in good agreement with the numerical values computed by earlier workers through very elaborate techniques. To our knowledge this is the first time that formulae of such wide validity have been given. The results for pure power oscillators are trivially obtained by going over to theω→0 limit. Approximate analytic expressions for the low order even moments ofx are also given.     

Diatomic gasdynamic lasing molecules as quantum quasi-harmonic oscillators

We investigate the role played by the molecules as quantum oscillators in a diatomic gasdynamic laser by considering quasi-harmonic behaviour within the context of one-dimensional quantum anharmonic oscillators. Vibrational energy levels depending upon a parameter relative to anharmonicity are discussed in terms of the values taken on by this parameter and the values taken on by the vibrational quantum number.     

Strong coupling expansion for classical statistical dynamics

We discuss the simple, randomly driven systemdx/dt = –x –x³ +f(t), wheref(t) is a Gaussian random function or stirring force with f(t)f(t) = (t – t). We show how to obtain approximately the coefficients of the expansion of the equal-time Green's functions as power series in (1/R)ⁿ, whereR is the internal Reynolds number ()^1/2/, by using a new expansion for the path integral representation of the generating functional for the correlation functions. Exploiting the fact that the action for the randomly driven system is related to that of a quantum mechanical anharmonic oscillator with Hamiltonianp ²/2 +m ² x ²/2 +vx ⁴ +x ⁶/2, we evaluate the path integral on a lattice by assuming that thex ⁶ term dominates the action. This gives an expansion of the lattice theory Green's functions as power series in 1/(a)^1/3, wherea is the lattice spacing. Using Padé approximants to extrapolate toa = 0, we obtain the desired large-Reynolds-number expansion of the two-point function.Supported financially by the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy.     

Comment on: Modified perturbation series for the anharmonic oscillator using linearization technique

Following the argument of Halliday and Suranyi (1980), we find that the perturbation series for the anharmonic oscillator using linearization technique of random phase approximation (Ullah 1985) will lead to divergent result. A remedy for this is also suggested.     

A JWKB analysis of the sextic anharmonic oscillator in d dimensions

On the basis of a radial generalization of the JWKB quantization rule, which incorporates higher orders of the approximation, an explicit analytical formula is derived for the energy levels of the three-dimensional sextic anharmonic oscillator. The formula exhibits the scaling property of the exact eigenvalues, and is readily generalized to any dimension. The predicted results are in good agreement with known numerical values.     

Modified perturbation series for the anharmonic oscillator using linearization technique

The linearization technique of random phase approximation is applied to the anharmonic oscillator to find a modified perturbation series. It is shown that for the anharmonic termλx ⁴, the ground state energyE ₀ upto the second order of perturbation is given byE ₀=(35/48) (3/4)^1/3 λ ^1/3 asλ→∞.     

On perturbation theory for an asymmetric anharmonic oscillator

A modified perturbation theory is formulated for an asymmetric anharmonic oscillator based on a choice of the main approximation constructed by analogy with the self-consistent field model. This perturbation theory has a much wider range of application in comparison with the standard approach and considers a finite number of energy levels in the potential well already in the main approximation. This approach is used for the construction of a two-atomic model of a quantum crystal. A quantum analog of the Lindeman criterion is obtained. Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 1, pp. 30–40, January, 2009.     

非谐振子Gazeau-Klauder与Klauder-Perelomov相干态

利用Kinani-Daoud方法构造了非谐振子势的Gazeau-Klauder(GK)相干态和Klauder-Perelomov(KP)相干态，表明两种相干态在非线性谐振子势下具有完全不同的形式，并对两种相干态的完备性以及各自构成的Hilbert空间进行了讨论. 对相干态的Mandel Q参数的研究表明：GK相干态服从亚Poisson统计分布，KP相干态服从超Poisson统计分布. 关键词： 非谐振子 Gazeau-Klauder相干态 Klauder-Perelomov相干态     

The path-integral technique and the large-quantum-number behaviour of energy eigenvalues of coupled anharmonic oscillators

Using the path-integral technique, we derive here the large-quantum-number behaviour of energy eigenvalues of a coupled anharmonic oscillator. The result clearly shows the behaviour of the leading and the next to leading term with respect to the parameters contained in the coupled anharmonic part of the potential.     

Multi-instantons and exact results III: Unification of even and odd anharmonic oscillators

This is the third article in a series of three papers on the resonance energy levels of anharmonic oscillators. Whereas the first two papers mainly dealt with double-well potentials and modifications thereof [see J. Zinn-Justin, U.D. Jentschura, Ann. Phys. (N.Y.) 313 (2004) 197 and 269], we here focus on simple even and odd anharmonic oscillators for arbitrary magnitude and complex phase of the coupling parameter. A unification is achieved by the use of PT-symmetry inspired dispersion relations and generalized quantization conditions that include instanton configurations. Higher-order formulas are provided for the oscillators of degrees 3 to 8, which lead to subleading corrections to the leading factorial growth of the perturbative coefficients describing the resonance energies. Numerical results are provided, and higher-order terms are found to be numerically significant. The resonances are described by generalized expansions involving intertwined nonanalytic exponentials, logarithmic terms and power series. Finally, we summarize spectral properties and dispersion relations of anharmonic oscillators, and their interconnections. The purpose is to look at one of the classic problems of quantum theory from a new perspective, through which we gain systematic access to the phenomenologically significant higher-order terms.     

Population of molecules as strongly anharmonic oscillators in a diatomic gasdynamic laser

Population distribution is studied quantitatively for a diatomic gasdynamic laser in which the molecules behave as strongly anharmonic oscillators under the action of a Morse internuclear potential. In fact, mathematical relationships concerning the two fundamental parameters associated with anharmonicity are derived.     

Generation-channel interference of high-order harmonics of an anharmonic oscillator driven by bi-chrime laser fields and its mechanism

A method to describe the generation channels of high-order harmonics is proposed.According to this method,the mechanism of generation-channel interference of high-order harmonics is revealed clearly.We take the anharmonic oscillator driven by bi-chrome fields as an example to illustrate that this method can be used to understand the effect of generation-channel interference.     

An asymptotic expansion of the nonlinear master equation

Recently, a nonlinear master equation has been suggested to account for the effect of diffusion in the fluctuations of nonlinear systems away from equilibrium. An asymptotic expansion of the solutions of this master equation in the inverse of the diffusion constant is presented. The applicability of the method is illustrated with several examples of model chemical reactions.     

利用表象变换精确求解最一般双耦合谐振子的能量本征值

将变换后的哈密顿量进一步变换到占有数表象,使哈密顿量对角化,精确求解出最一般双耦合谐振子,即哈密顿量中含非对角项(-λx1x2 vp1p2)的玻色谐振子的能量本征值．讨论了由耦合所引起的能级分裂。     

Quantum field theory in curved spacetime,the operator product expansion,and dark energy

To make sense of quantum field theory in an arbitrary (globally hyperbolic) curved spacetime, the theory must be formulated in a local and covariant manner in terms of locally measurable field observables. Since a generic curved spacetime does not possess symmetries or a unique notion of a vacuum state, the theory also must be formulated in a manner that does not require symmetries or a preferred notion of a “vacuum state” and “particles”. We propose such a formulation of quantum field theory, wherein the operator product expansion (OPE) of the quantum fields is elevated to a fundamental status, and the quantum field theory is viewed as being defined by its OPE. Since the OPE coefficients may be better behaved than any quantities having to do with states, we suggest that it may be possible to perturbatively construct the OPE coefficients—and, thus, the quantum field theory. By contrast, ground/vacuum states—in spacetimes, such as Minkowski spacetime, where they may be defined—cannot vary analytically with the parameters of the theory. We argue that this implies that composite fields may acquire nonvanishing vacuum state expectation values due to nonperturbative effects. We speculate that this could account for the existence of a nonvanishing vacuum expectation value of the stress-energy tensor of a quantum field occurring at a scale much smaller than the natural scales of the theory. Fourth Award in the 2008 Essay Competition of the Gravity Research Foundation.     

Effect of the three-body force on triton asymptotic normalization constants by the hyperspherical harmonics expansion method

We investigate the change in the calculated value of asymptotic normalization constant (ANC) by the hyperspherical harmonics expansion method with the inclusion of three nucleon force (3BF) in addition to two nucleon force. We see that ANC does not change very much with the inclusion of 3BF indicating that the 3BF does not alter the asymptotic behaviours of HHE wavefunction significantly.