arXiv · 0906.1338
Use of Lambert's Theorem for the n-Dimensional Coulomb Problem
Abstract
We present the analytical solution in closed form for the semiclassical limit of the quantum mechanical Coulomb Green function in position space in n dimensions. We utilize a projection method which has its roots in Lambert's theorem and which allows us to treat the system as an essentially one dimensional problem. The semiclassical result assumes a simple analytical form and is well suited for a numerical evaluation. The method can also be extended to classically forbidden space regions. Already for moderately large principal quantum numbers nu >= 5, the semiclassical Green function is found to be an excellent approximation to the quantum mechanical Green function.
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Vassiliki Kanellopoulos, Manfred Kleber, Tobias Kramer. 2009-06-07. Use of Lambert's Theorem for the n-Dimensional Coulomb Problem. https://doi.org/10.1103/physreva.80.012101
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