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A new method for the solution of the Schrodinger equation

Paolo Amore, Alfredo Aranda, Arturo De Pace

abstract: We present a new method for the solution of the Schrodinger equation applicable to problems of non-perturbative nature. The method works by identifying three different scales in the problem, which then are treated independently: An asymptotic scale, which depends uniquely on the form of the potential at large distances; an intermediate scale, still characterized by an exponential decay of the wave function and, finally, a short distance scale, in which the wave function is sizable. The key feature of our method is the introduction of an arbitrary parameter in the last two scales, which is then used to optimize a perturbative expansion in a suitable parameter. We apply the method to the quantum anharmonic oscillator and find excellent results.

oai_identifier:
oai:arXiv.org:quant-ph/0304043
categories:
quant-ph
comments:
4 pages, 4 figures, RevTex4
doi:
10.1088/0305-4470/37/10/014
arxiv_id:
quant-ph/0304043
journal_ref:
Journal of Physics A 37 (2004) 3515-3525
created:
2003-04-04

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