Rafael Bautista-Mena | Searcharxiv

arXiv2020

The periodically driven electron in a quantum well with two characteristic curvatures -- redux

I develop the solution to the problem of an electron confined in a composite quadratic well subject to a simple, external periodic force. The method of solution illustrates several of the basic techniques useful in formally solving the one-dimensional, time-dependent Schrodinger equation. One of the aims of this exercise is to see how far is it possible to push analytics, before plowing into numerical methods. I hope this presentation of the problem may result useful to others seeking to gain additional experience in the details of solving the time-dependent Schrodinger equation in one space dimension.

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arXiv2007

Alice and Bob and Hendrik

This paper offers an alternative approach to discussing both the principle of relativity and the derivation of the Lorentz transformations. This approach uses the idea that there may not be a preferred inertial frame through a privileged access to information about events. In classroom discussions, it has been my experience that this approach produces some lively arguments.

physics.gen-ph↗