scholarly journals Accurate calculation of the complex eigenvalues of the Schrödinger equation with an exponential potential

2008 ◽  
Vol 372 (18) ◽  
pp. 3149-3152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paolo Amore ◽  
Francisco M. Fernández
Keyword(s):  
Schrödinger Equation ◽  
Schrodinger Equation ◽  
Exponential Potential ◽  
Accurate Calculation ◽  
Complex Eigenvalues

scholarly journals Transformation of Eigenvalues of the Zakharov–Shabat Problem under the Effect of Soliton Collision

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 248-257
Author(s):  
Andrey I. Konyukhov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Schrödinger Equation ◽  
Spectral Problem ◽  
Nonlinear Schrödinger Equation ◽  
Schrodinger Equation ◽  
Dispersion Coefficient ◽  
Nonlinear Schrodinger Equation ◽  
Nonlinear Schrödinger ◽  
Complex Eigenvalues ◽  
All Optical ◽  
Variable Dispersion

Background and Objectives: The Zakharov–Shabat spectral problem allows to find soliton solutions of the nonlinear Schrodinger equation. Solving the Zakharov–Shabat problem gives both a discrete set of eigenvalues λj and a continuous one. Each discrete eigenvalue corresponds to an individual soliton with the real part Re(λj) providing the soliton velocity and the imaginary part Im(λj) determining the soliton amplitude. Solitons can be used in optical communication lines to compensate both non-linearity and dispersion. However, a direct use of solitons in return-to-zero signal encoding is inhibited. The interaction between solitions leads to the loss of transmitted data. The problem of soliton interaction can be solved using eigenvalues. The latter do not change when the solitons obey the nonlinear Schrodinger equation. Eigenvalue communication was realized recently using electronic signal processing. To increase the transmission speed the all-optical method for controlling eigenvalues should be developed. The presented research is useful to develop optical methods for the transformation of the eigenvalues. The purpose of the current paper is twofold. First, we intend to clarify the issue of whether the dispersion perturbation can not only split a bound soliton state but join solitons into a short oscillating period breather. The second goal of the paper is to describe the complicated dynamics and mutual interaction of complex eigenvalues of the Zakharov–Shabat spectral problem. Materials and Methods: Pulse propagation in single-mode optical fibers with a variable core diameter can be described using the nonlinear Schrödinger equation (NLSE) which coefficients depends on the evolution coordinate. The NLSE with the variable dispersion coefficient was considered. The dispersion coefficient was described using a hyperbolic tangent function. The NLSE and the Zakharov– Shabat spectral problem were solved using the split-step method and the layer-peeling method, respectively. Results: The results of numerical analysis of the modification of soliton pulses under the effect of variable dispersion coefficient are presented. The main attention is paid to the process of transformation of eigenvalues of the Zakharov–Shabat problem. Collision of two in-phase solitons, which are characterized by two complex eigenvalues is considered. When the coefficients of the nonlinear Schrodinger equation change, the collision of the solitons becomes inelastic. The inelastic collision is characterized by the change of the eigenvalues. It is shown that the variation of the coefficients of the NLSE allows to control both real and imaginary parts of the eigenvalues. Two scenarios for the change of the eigenvalues were identified. The first scenario is characterized by preserving the zero real part of the eigenvalues. The second one is characterized by the equality of their imaginary parts. The transformation of eigenvalues is most effective at the distance where the field spectrum possesses a two-lobe shape. Variation of the NLSE coefficient can introduce splitting or joining of colliding soliton pulses. Conclusion: The presented results show that the eigenvalues can be changed only with a small variation of the NLSE coefficients. On the one hand, a change in the eigenvalues under the effect of inelastic soliton collision is an undesirable effect since the inelastic collision of solitons will lead to unaccounted modulation in soliton optical communication links. On the other hand, the dependence of the eigenvalues on the parameters of the colliding solitons allows to modulate the eigenvalues using all-fiber optical devices. Currently, the modulation of the eigenvalues is organized using electronic devices. Therefore, the transmission of information is limited to nanosecond pulses. For picosecond pulse communication, the development of all-optical modulation methods is required. The presented results will be useful in the development of methods for controlling optical solitons and soliton states of the Bose–Einstein condensate.

Solusi Persamaan Schrödinger Berbasis Panjang Minimal untuk Potensial Coulomb Termodifikasi

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-47
Author(s):  
A. Suparmi, C. Cari, Ina Nurhidayati
Keyword(s):  
Wave Function ◽  
Quantum Mechanics ◽  
Schrödinger Equation ◽  
Coulomb Potential ◽  
Schrodinger Equation ◽  
Minimal Length ◽  
Energy Spectra ◽  
Atomic Particle ◽  
Approximate Analytical Solutions ◽  
Radial Schrödinger Equation

Abstrak – Persamaan Schrödinger adalah salah satu topik penelitian yang yang paling sering diteliti dalam mekanika kuantum. Pada jurnal ini persamaan Schrödinger berbasis panjang minimal diaplikasikan untuk potensial Coulomb Termodifikasi. Fungsi gelombang dan spektrum energi yang dihasilkan menunjukkan kharakteristik atau tingkah laku dari partikel sub atom. Dengan menggunakan metode pendekatan hipergeometri, diperoleh solusi analitis untuk bagian radial persamaan Schrödinger berbasis panjang minimal diaplikasikan untuk potensial Coulomb Termodifikasi. Hasil yang diperoleh menunjukkan terjadi peningkatan energi yang sebanding dengan meningkatnya parameter panjang minimal dan parameter potensial Coulomb Termodifikasi. Kata kunci: persamaan Schrödinger, panjang minimal, fungsi gelombang, energi, potensial Coulomb Termodifikasi Abstract – The Schrödinger equation is the most popular topic research at quantum mechanics. The  Schrödinger equation based on the concept of minimal length formalism has been obtained for modified Coulomb potential. The wave function and energy spectra were used to describe the characteristic of sub-atomic particle. By using hypergeometry method, we obtained the approximate analytical solutions of the radial Schrödinger equation based on the concept of minimal length formalism for the modified Coulomb potential. The wave function and energy spectra was solved. The result showed that the value of energy increased by the increasing both of minimal length parameter and the potential parameter. Key words: Schrödinger equation, minimal length formalism (MLF), wave function, energy spectra, Modified Coulomb potential

Introduction

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niels Engholm Henriksen ◽  
Flemming Yssing Hansen
Keyword(s):  
Schrödinger Equation ◽  
Schrodinger Equation ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
State Level ◽  
Boltzmann Distribution ◽  
Theoretical Description ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Nuclear Dynamics ◽  
Molecular Reaction ◽  
Oppenheimer Approximation

This introductory chapter considers first the relation between molecular reaction dynamics and the major branches of physical chemistry. The concept of elementary chemical reactions at the quantized state-to-state level is discussed. The theoretical description of these reactions based on the time-dependent Schrödinger equation and the Born–Oppenheimer approximation is introduced and the resulting time-dependent Schrödinger equation describing the nuclear dynamics is discussed. The chapter concludes with a brief discussion of matter at thermal equilibrium, focusing at the Boltzmann distribution. Thus, the Boltzmann distribution for vibrational, rotational, and translational degrees of freedom is discussed and illustrated.

Quantum Boxes, Stringed Instruments

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank S. Levin
Keyword(s):  
Energy Level ◽  
Schrödinger Equation ◽  
Quantum System ◽  
Schrodinger Equation ◽  
Probability Distributions ◽  
Wave Functions ◽  
Energy Level Diagram ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Stringed Instruments ◽  
Symmetry Properties

Chapter 7 illustrates the results obtained by applying the Schrödinger equation to a simple pedagogical quantum system, the particle in a one-dimensional box. The wave functions are seen to be sine waves; their wavelengths are evaluated and used to calculate the quantized energies via the de Broglie relation. An energy-level diagram of some of the energies is constructed; on it are illustrations of the corresponding wave functions and probability distributions. The wave functions are seen to be either symmetric or antisymmetric about the midpoint of the line representing the box, thereby providing a lead-in to the later exploration of certain symmetry properties of multi-electron atoms. It is next pointed out that the Schrödinger equation for this system is identical to Newton’s equation describing the vibrations of a stretched musical string. The different meaning of the two solutions is discussed, as is the concept and structure of linear superpositions of them.

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