Iteration Methods For Approximating The Lowest Order Energy Eigenstate of A Given Symmetry For One- and Two-Dimensional Systems

Chad E. Junkermeier

Published Jan 1, 2003• 1 citation

Abstract

Using the idea that a quantum mechanical system drops to its ground state as its temperature goes to absolute zero several operators are devised to enable the approximation of the lowest order energy eigenstate of a given symmetry; as well as an approximation to the energy eigenvalue of the same order.

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