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Physical Review

Delta-Function Potential in a Box

Bruce L. Scott

Published Feb 1, 1963• 1 citation
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Abstract

The problem of a particle interacting with a potential of delta-function shape and having a tensor component is considered for box boundary conditions. The limits of small potential and large box dimensions are considered, especially in their effect on the mixing parameter.
DOI
10.1103/physrev.129.1411

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