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理论物理通讯：英文版

Variational-Iterative Solution of Ground State for Central Potential

Zhao, Wei-Qin

Published Jan 1, 2002• 0 citations
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Abstract

The newly developed iterative method based on Green function defined by quadratures along a single trajectory is combined with the variational method to solve the ground state quantum wave function for central potentials.As an example, the method is applied to discuss the ground state solution of Yukawa potential, using Hulthen solution as the trial function.

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