International Journal of Modern Physics A

Aharonov–Bohm effect in a Coulomb-type potential under the influence of a cutoff point

K. Bakke

Published Jul 3, 2021• 4 citations

Abstract

We analyze the influence of a cutoff point on a Coulomb-type potential that stems from the interaction of an electron with electric fields. This cutoff point establishes a forbidden region for the electron. Then, we search for bound state solutions to the Schrödinger equation. In addition, we consider a rotating reference frame. We show that the effects of rotation break the degeneracy of the energy levels. Further, we discuss the Aharonov–Bohm effect for bound states.

DOI: 10.1142/s0217751x21501360

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