Journal of Mathematical Physics

Explicit results for the quantum-mechanical energy states basic to a finite square-well potential

C. E. Siewert

Published Feb 1, 1978• 19 citations

Abstract

The theory of complex variables is used to establish explicit expressions for the discrete energy states relevant to a square-well potential.

DOI: 10.1063/1.523662

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