On the eigenvalues of the Chandrasekhar–Page angular equation

Three-dimensional Schrödinger's equation is analyzed with the help of the correspondence principle between classical and quantum-mechanical quantities. Separation is performed after reduction of the original equation to the form of the classical Hamilton–Jacobi equation. Each one-dimensional equation obtained after separation is solved by the conventional WKB method. Quasiclassical solution of the angular equation results in the integral of motion [Formula: see text] and the existence of nontrivial solution for the angular quantum number l = 0. Generalization of the WKB method for multi-turning-point problems is given. Exact eigenvalues for solvable and some "insoluble" spherically symmetric potentials are obtained. Quasiclassical eigenfunctions are written in terms of elementary functions in the form of a standing wave.

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Solusi Persamaan Schrödinger untuk Potensial Hulthen + Non-Sentral Poschl-Teller dengan Menggunakan Metode Nikiforov-Uvarov

INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS ◽

10.13057/ijap.v3i02.1266 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 3 (02) ◽

pp. 169

Author(s):

Nani Sunarmi ◽

Suparmi S ◽

Cari C

Keyword(s):

Schrödinger Equation ◽

Schrodinger Equation ◽

Jacobi Polynomials ◽

Energy Levels ◽

Hulthén Potential ◽

Central Potential ◽

Hulthen Potential ◽

Hypergeometric Type ◽

Angular Equation ◽

Uvarov Method

The Schrödinger equation for Hulthen potential plus Poschl-Teller Non-Central potential is solved analytically using Nikiforov-Uvarov method. The radial equation and angular equation are obtained through the variable separation. The solving of Schrödinger equation with Nikivorov-Uvarov method (NU) has been done by reducing the two order differensial equation to be the two order differential equation Hypergeometric type through substitution of appropriate variables. The energy levels obtained is a closed function while the wave functions (radial and angular part) are expressed in the form of Jacobi polynomials. The Poschl-Teller Non-Central potential causes the orbital quantum number increased and the energy of the Hulthen potential is increasing positively.

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The solution of Dirac’s equation in Kerr geometry

Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series A - Mathematical and Physical Sciences ◽

10.1098/rspa.1976.0090 ◽

1976 ◽

Vol 349 (1659) ◽

pp. 571-575 ◽

Cited By ~ 214

Keyword(s):

General Solution ◽

Kerr Geometry ◽

Angular Equation ◽

Superposition Of Solutions

Dirac’s equation for the electron in Kerr geometry is separated; and the general solution is expressed as a superposition of solutions derived from a purely radial and a purely angular equation.

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The Theory of the Hydrogen Molecule Ion, Scalar Beams, and Scattering by Spheroids

10.26686/wgtn.16984861.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

◽

Rufus M Boyack

Keyword(s):

Helmholtz Equation ◽

Hydrogen Molecule ◽

Separation Of Variables ◽

New Method ◽

Separation Parameter ◽

Oblate Spheroidal ◽

Prolate Spheroids ◽

Heun Functions ◽

Angular Equation ◽

Spheroidal Coordinates

Schrodinger's equation for the hydrogen molecule ion and the Helmholtz equation are separable in prolate and oblate spheroidal coordinates respectively. They share the same form of the angular equation. The first task in deriving the ground state energy of the hydrogen molecule ion, and in obtaining finite solutions of the Helmholtz equation, is to obtain the physically allowed values of the separation of variables parameter. The separation parameter is not known analytically, and since it can only have certain values, it is an important parameter to quantify. Chapter 2 of this thesis investigates an exact method of obtaining the separation parameter. By showing that the angular equation is solvable in terms of confluent Heun functions, a new method to obtain the separation parameter was obtained. We showed that the physically allowed values of the separation of variables parameter are given by the zeros of the Wronskian of two linearly dependent solutions to the angular equation. Since the Heun functions are implemented in Maple, this new method allows the separation parameter to be calculated to unlimited precision. As Schrodinger's equation for the hydrogen molecule ion is related to Helmholtz's equation, this warranted investigation of scalar beams. Tightly focused optical and quantum particle beams are described by exact solutions of the Helmholtz equation. In Chapter 3 of this thesis we investigate the applicability of the separable spheroidal solutions of the scalar Helmholtz equation as physical beam solutions. By requiring a scalar beam solution to satisfy certain physical constraints, we showed that the oblate spheroidal wave functions can only represent nonparaxial scalar beams when the angular function is odd, in terms of the angular variable. This condition ensures the convergence of integrals of physical quantities over a cross-section of the beam and allows for the physically necessary discontinuity in phase at z = 0 on the ellipsoidal surfaces of otherwise constant phase. However, these solutions were shown to have a discontinuous longitudinal derivative. Finally, we investigated the scattering of scalar waves by oblate and prolate spheroids whose symmetry axis is coincident with the direction of the incident plane wave. We developed a phase shift formulation of scattering by oblate and prolate spheroids, in parallel with the partial wave theory of scattering by spherical obstacles. The crucial step was application of a finite Legendre transform to the Helmholtz equation in spheroidal coordinates. Analytical results were readily obtained for scattering of Schrodinger particle waves by impenetrable spheroids and for scattering of sound waves by acoustically soft spheroids. The advantage of this theory is that it enables all that can be done for scattering by spherical obstacles to be carried over to the scattering by spheroids, provided the radial eigenfunctions are known.

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The Theory of the Hydrogen Molecule Ion, Scalar Beams, and Scattering by Spheroids

10.26686/wgtn.16984861 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

◽

Rufus M Boyack

Keyword(s):

Helmholtz Equation ◽

Hydrogen Molecule ◽

Separation Of Variables ◽

New Method ◽

Separation Parameter ◽

Oblate Spheroidal ◽

Prolate Spheroids ◽

Heun Functions ◽

Angular Equation ◽

Spheroidal Coordinates

Schrodinger's equation for the hydrogen molecule ion and the Helmholtz equation are separable in prolate and oblate spheroidal coordinates respectively. They share the same form of the angular equation. The first task in deriving the ground state energy of the hydrogen molecule ion, and in obtaining finite solutions of the Helmholtz equation, is to obtain the physically allowed values of the separation of variables parameter. The separation parameter is not known analytically, and since it can only have certain values, it is an important parameter to quantify. Chapter 2 of this thesis investigates an exact method of obtaining the separation parameter. By showing that the angular equation is solvable in terms of confluent Heun functions, a new method to obtain the separation parameter was obtained. We showed that the physically allowed values of the separation of variables parameter are given by the zeros of the Wronskian of two linearly dependent solutions to the angular equation. Since the Heun functions are implemented in Maple, this new method allows the separation parameter to be calculated to unlimited precision. As Schrodinger's equation for the hydrogen molecule ion is related to Helmholtz's equation, this warranted investigation of scalar beams. Tightly focused optical and quantum particle beams are described by exact solutions of the Helmholtz equation. In Chapter 3 of this thesis we investigate the applicability of the separable spheroidal solutions of the scalar Helmholtz equation as physical beam solutions. By requiring a scalar beam solution to satisfy certain physical constraints, we showed that the oblate spheroidal wave functions can only represent nonparaxial scalar beams when the angular function is odd, in terms of the angular variable. This condition ensures the convergence of integrals of physical quantities over a cross-section of the beam and allows for the physically necessary discontinuity in phase at z = 0 on the ellipsoidal surfaces of otherwise constant phase. However, these solutions were shown to have a discontinuous longitudinal derivative. Finally, we investigated the scattering of scalar waves by oblate and prolate spheroids whose symmetry axis is coincident with the direction of the incident plane wave. We developed a phase shift formulation of scattering by oblate and prolate spheroids, in parallel with the partial wave theory of scattering by spherical obstacles. The crucial step was application of a finite Legendre transform to the Helmholtz equation in spheroidal coordinates. Analytical results were readily obtained for scattering of Schrodinger particle waves by impenetrable spheroids and for scattering of sound waves by acoustically soft spheroids. The advantage of this theory is that it enables all that can be done for scattering by spherical obstacles to be carried over to the scattering by spheroids, provided the radial eigenfunctions are known.

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