arXiv · nlin/0510051
hbar expansions in semiclassical theories for systems with smooth potentials and discrete symmetries
Abstract
We extend a theory of first order hbar corrections to Gutzwiller's trace formula for systems with a smooth potential to systems with discrete symmetries and, as an example, apply the method to the two-dimensional hydrogen atom in a uniform magnetic field. We exploit the C_{4v}-symmetry of the system in the calculation of the correction terms. The numerical results for the semiclassical values will be compared with values extracted from exact quantum mechanical calculations. The comparison shows an excellent agreement and demonstrates the power of the hbar expansion method.
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Holger Cartarius, Jörg Main, Günter Wunner. 2006-01-30. hbar expansions in semiclassical theories for systems with smooth potentials and discrete symmetries. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aop.2006.01.006
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