水平缓变声道中的WKBZ绝热简正波理论

本文利用具有海面相移修正的本征函数的ＷＫＢＺ近似，并同时考虑波导简正波和海底反射简正波的贡献，提出了适合于水平缓变水下声道的ＷＫＢＺ绝热简正波理论。数值结果表明，会聚区声场主要由波导简正波决定，而影区声场主要由海底反射简正波决定。在菲律宾海中，频率范围在１０９ＨＺ至８６０ＨＺ，距离至２５０ｋｍ范围时，用ＷＫＢＺ绝热简正波理论计算的结果与实验数据符合得很好。     

改进WKB方法与相移值的修正

利用非均匀波导的多层分割法,对传统ＷＫＢ法的相称值进行修正,导出了改进的ＷＫＢ计算公式,并给出相移修正值的计算公式。对常见的典型折射率剖面（指数型、高斯型、余误差型、截断线型）的数值计算表明,该方法所得公式的精度远高于传统的ＷＫＢ近似,在接近截止时仍与精确数值十分吻合。     

基于等效衰减矢方法的非均匀光波导色散方程

利用转换矩阵理论和等效衰减矢的概念，以此为根据分析了任意折射率分布平板波导的模式传输特性，导出了意义明确的非均匀平板波导的色散方程的严格的解析解，并指出了ＷＫＢ法的局限性，数值计算的结果表明本文所得公式的结果和严格的数值解非常接近，表明本文所得的公式是严格的。     

W.K.B近似法应用的拓宽

本文将Ｗ．Ｋ．Ｂ近似法拓宽到缓变参量条件下的计算，类比了量子理论中的结果，并就渐变折射率光波导和平面分层介质两种模型为例做了探讨。     

克尔型非线性薄膜波导的TE模

对于芯区为克尔型非线性介质，覆盖层和衬底为线性介质的平板波导，用Ｋｒｙｌｏｖ－Ｂｏｇｏｌｉｕｂｏｖ－Ｍｉｔｒｏｐｏｌｓｋｙ的渐近法导出了色散方程及场分布的二阶近似数学表达式，计算量大为减少且结果精确。给出了对称和非对称情况的典型实例。     

改进WKB近似的新方法

利用转移矩阵理论，在考虑层间一次反射和转折点处实际相移的基础上，导出了改进的ＷＫＢ公式，数值计算的结果表明本文所得公式的精度远优于传统的ＷＫＢ近似，而且能适用于接近于截止的模式和变化剧烈的折射率分布。     

WKB近似方法在解对称四次方双势阱中的应用

利用ＷＫＢ近似方法求解对称四次方双势阱问题并对结果进行了讨论。     

水平不变海洋声道中的WKBZ简正波方法

本文利用本征函数的ＷＫＢＺ近似和海面相移修正发展了一种新的计算海洋声场的数值方法，该方法具有形式简明、易于计算、精度满足实用要求的优点．本文给出了ＷＫＢＺ方法应用于北太平洋声道中声传播的一些数值结果，这些结果表明该方法是一种计算分层海洋声道会聚区声场的快速而精确的数值方法．     

无限深球方势阱中粒子能级的一个简单近似解析式

本由ＷＫＢ方法和玻尔－索末菲量子化规则，求出了无限深球方势阱中粒子能级近似满足的超越方程；然后通过进一步近似，找到了粒子能级近似满足的解析式并对所得结果的精度进行了计算机分析。     

达布定理在解对称四次双势阱中的应用

利用达布（Ｄａｒｂｏｕｘ）定理研究对称四次方双势阱中的粒子运动问题，检验Ｗ．Ｋ．Ｂ．近似方法的适用性。     

New Semiclassical and Numerical Approaches to Locate Zeros of Wave Functions Asiri Nanayakkara

A new semiclassical method is presented for evaluating zeros of wave functions. In this method, locating zeros of the wave functions of Schrodinger equation is converted to finding roots of a polynomial. The coefficients of this polynomial are evaluated using WKB and semi quantum action variable methods. For certain potentials WKB expressions for moments are obtained exactly. Almost explicit formulae for moments are obtained for the potential V (x) = xN. Examples are given to illustrate both methods. Using semi quantum action variable method, complex zeros of the wave functions of the PT symmetric complex system V(x) = x4 iAx are obtained. These zeros exhibit complex version of interlacing.     

New Semiclassical and Numerical Approaches to Locate Zeros of Wave Functions

A new semiclassical method is presented for evaluating zeros of wave functions. In this method, locating zeros of the wave functions of Schrodinger equation is converted to finding roots of a polynomial. The coefficients of this polynomial are evaluated using WKB and semi quantum action variable methods. For certain potentials WKB expressions for moments are obtained exactly. Almost explicit formulae for moments are obtained for the potential V(x)=x^N. Examples are given to illustrate both methods. Using semi quantum action variable method, complex zeros of the wave functions of the PT symmetric complex system V(x)=x^4 iAx are obtained. These zeros exhibit complex version of in terlacing.     

On the nature of the generalized WKB method

The nature and the conditions of applicability of the generalized WKB method (the Petrashen-Miller-Good method) are investigated. It is shown that the generalized WKB method is a new approximate method for quantum mechanics, differing essentially from the WKB method.In conclusion I wish to express my sincere appreciation to Academicians V. A. Fok and M. I. Petrashen for their interest in this work and their valuable advice in the process of its completion.     

Some non-perturbative semi-classical methods in quantum field theory (a pedagogical review)

A pedagogical introduction is given to non-perturbative semi-classical methods for finding solutions to quantum field theories. Both the weak coupling method based on a time-independent classical solution, and the WKB method based on all periodic orbits are developed in detail, proceeding ffrom elementary quantum mechanics to field theory in stages. Both methods are then illustrated in model field theories. The [λø⁴]₂ theory to which the weak coupling method is applied yields a new family of “kink” states whose properties are discussed.The WKB method is illustrated by quantizing “soliton” and “doublet” solutions of the two-dimensional sine-Gordon theory. The results are compared to consequences of Coleman's equivalence proof relating this system to the massive Thirring model. The speculation that solitons may be fermions is discussed, along with indications that the WKB method may ne yielding exact mass ratios for this theory.A final section is devoted to solutions of more realistic four-dimensional models containing fermions, internal symmetry etc. Some quark-confinement models and vortex type solutions come under this category. General remarks are made on this family of solutions, and illustrated using 't Hooft's monopole solution.     

Isgur–Wise function in a QCD-inspired potential model with WKB approximation

We use Wentzel–Kramers–Brillouin (WKB) approximation for calculating the slope and curvature of Isgur–Wise function in a QCD-inspired potential model. This work is an extension of the approximation methods to the QCD-inspired potential model. The approach hints at an effective range of distance for calculating the slope and curvature of Isgur–Wise function. Comparison is also made with those of Dalgarno method and variationally improved perturbation theory (VIPT) as well as other models to show the advantages of using WKB approximation.     

Notes on Application of WKB Method

The notes here presented are of the modifications introduced in the application of WKB method. The problems of two- and three-dimensional harmonic oscillator potential are revisited by WKB and the new formulation of quantization rule respectively. It is found that the energy spectrum of the radial harmonic oscillator, which is reproduced exactly by the standard WKB method with the Langer modification, is also reproduced exactly without the Langer modification via the new quantization rule approach. An alternative way to obtain the non-integral Maslov index for three-dimensional harmonic oscillator is proposed.     

一种简单精准的渐变折射率分布光波导分析方法

渐变折射率分布的光波导分析对光波导器件的设计和研究至关重要, 近年来已提出了多种分析方法, 然而在简便性或准确性上都存在着不足. 为此, 提出了一种分析渐变折射率分布光波导的方法, 能够结合现有的Wentzel-Kramers-Brillouin近似法和离散化的波动方程, 构建模场分布, 再结合变分运算方程和修正的模式本征方程, 计算出较为精确的有效折射率. 与其他分析方法相比, 该方法较为简单, 而且有一定的精度.     

Divergence-free WKB theory

We present a divergence-free WKB theory, which is a new semiclassical theory modified by nonperturbative quantum corrections. Conventionally, the WKB theory is constructed upon a trajectory that obeys the bare classical dynamics expressed by a quadratic equation in momentum space. Contrary to this, the divergence-free WKB theory is based on a higher-order algebraic equation in momentum space, which represents a dressed classical dynamics. More precisely, this higher-order algebraic equation is obtained by including quantum corrections to the quadratic equation, which is the bare classical limit. An additional solution of the higher-order algebraic equation enables us to construct a uniformly converging perturbative expansion of the wavefunction. Namely, our theory removes the notorious divergence of wavefunction at a turning point from the WKB theory. Moreover, our theory is able to produce wavefunctions and eigenenergies more accurate than those given by the traditional WKB method. In addition, the divergence-free WKB theory that is based on the cubic equation allows us to construct a uniformly valid wavefunction for the nonlinear Schrödinger equation (NLSE). A recent short letter [T. Hyouguchi, S. Adachi, M. Ueda, Phys. Rev. Lett. 88 (2002) 170404] is the opening of the divergence-free WKB theory. This paper presents full formalism of this theory and its several applications concerning wavefunction and eigenenergy to show that our theory is a natural extension of the traditional WKB theory that incorporates nonperturbative quantum corrections.     

The WKB method for the Dirac equation with the vector and scalar potentials

The WKB approximation is developed for the Dirac equation with the spherically symmetrical vector and scalar potentials. The relativistic wavefunctions are constructed, new quantization rule containing the spin-orbital interaction is obtained. For spherically symmetrical model of the Stark effect the quasi-classical spectrum of relativistic hydrogen-like atom is calculated. Application of the WKB method to the mass spectrum of the hydrogen-like quark systems was done.     

Determination of refractive index profiles of gradient optical waveguides by ellipsometry

Ag⁺-Na⁺ and K⁺-Na⁺ ion-exchanged optical waveguides in soda-lime glass are characterised by ellipsometry. Refractive index profiles of the waveguides are calculated from ellipsometric multiple angle of incidence data using the Newton-Kantorovitch type iterative procedure and compared with those reconstructed by inverse WKB method. It is demonstrated that such continuous profiles with relatively small index gradient (of the order of 0.1 and 0.01), extending to few micrometers in depth, can be determined by ellipsometric measurements. A good agreement is found between results obtained by ellipsometry and by the inverse WKB method at depths above 500–600 nm, while there is a difference in the subsurface region, where ellipsometry is more sensitive to the quality of the surface. The profiles obtained by the two methods are consistent if the surface thin layer is etched.