ar X iv : 0 70 8 . 08 66 v 2 [ qu an t - ph ] 2 6 O ct 2 00 7 Singular potentials in quantum mechanics and ambiguity in the self - adjoint Hamiltonian ∗
نویسنده
چکیده
For a class of singular potentials, including the Coulomb potential (in three and less dimensions) and V (x) = g/x with the coefficient g in a certain range (x being a space coordinate in one or more dimensions), the corresponding Schrödinger operator is not automatically self-adjoint on its natural domain. Such operators admit more than one self-adjoint domain, and the spectrum and all physical consequences depend seriously on the self-adjoint version chosen. The article discusses how the selfadjoint domains can be identified in terms of a boundary condition for the asymptotic behaviour of the wave functions around the singularity, and what physical differences emerge for different self-adjoint versions of the Hamiltonian. The paper reviews and interprets known results, with the intention to provide a practical guide for all those interested in how to approach these ambiguous situations.
منابع مشابه
ar X iv : 0 70 8 . 08 66 v 1 [ qu an t - ph ] 7 A ug 2 00 7 Singular potentials in quantum mechanics and ambiguity in the self - adjoint Hamiltonian ∗
For a class of singular potentials, including the Coulomb potential and V (x) = g/x with the coefficient g in a certain range, the corresponding Schrödinger operator is not automatically self-adjoint on its natural domain. Such operators admit more than one self-adjoint domain, and the spectrum and all physical consequences depend seriously on the selfadjoint version chosen. The talk discusses ...
متن کاملar X iv : 0 80 6 . 27 64 v 1 [ m at h - ph ] 1 7 Ju n 20 08 Self - adjoint extensions of Coulomb systems in 1 , 2 and 3 dimensions
We study the nonrelativistic quantum Coulomb hamiltonian (i.e., inverse of distance potential) in Rn, n = 1, 2, 3. We characterize their self-adjoint extensions and, in the unidimensional case, present a discussion of controversies in the literature, particularly the question of the permeability of the origin. Potentials given by fundamental solutions of Laplace equation are also briefly consid...
متن کاملar X iv : 0 90 5 . 09 74 v 1 [ m at h - ph ] 7 M ay 2 00 9 Symmetries and resonance sets for δ ′ - interactions July 20 , 2009
The symmetry properties of the family of δ ′-interactions with a resonant non-zero transparency resulting in non-separated states are discussed. It is shown that the connection matrix for these physically motivated interactions and the corresponding family of self-adjoint extensions can be constructed in a self-consistent way if the product δ ′ (x)ψ(x), where ψ(x) is a discontinuous wavefunctio...
متن کاملar X iv : 0 81 0 . 52 70 v 1 [ he p - ph ] 2 9 O ct 2 00 8 PT Symmetry and Hermithean Hamiltonian in the Local Supercritical Pomeron Model
The local reggeon field theory is studied perturbatively taking advantage of the PT symmetry in the Hamiltonian formulation. In the lowest non trivial order we show that the pomeron interactions renormalize the slope. In the same order we find a non local pair potential acting between pomerons, which has a singular structure. However the analysis of the scattering operator shows that at small c...
متن کاملذخیره در منابع من
با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید
عنوان ژورنال:
دوره شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007