arXiv · 0901.0801
An improved approximation scheme for the centrifugal term and the Hulthen potential
Abstract
We present a new approximation scheme for the centrifugal term to solve the Schrodinger equation with the Hulthen potential for any arbitrary l state by means of a mathematical Nikiforov-Uvarov (NU) method. We obtain the bound state energy eigenvalues and the normalized corresponding eigenfunctions expressed in terms of the Jacobi polynomials or hypergeometric functions for a particle exposed to this potential field. Our numerical results of the energy eigenvalues are found to be in high agreement with those results obtained by using the program based on a numerical integration procedure. The s-wave (l=0) analytic solution for the binding energies and eigenfunctions of a particle are also calculated. The physical meaning of the approximate analytical solution is discussed. The present approximation scheme is systematic and accurate.
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Sameer M. Ikhdair. 2009-01-07. An improved approximation scheme for the centrifugal term and the Hulthen potential. https://doi.org/10.1140/epja/i2008-10715-2
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