arXiv:hep-th/0202046

Method of approximation for potentials in impenetrable boxes: Harmonic Oscillator and Coulomb potentials

ALVARO DE SOUZA DUTRA, V. G. C. S. dos Santos, A. M. Stuchi

Published Feb 7, 2002• 0 citations

Abstract

In this work we develop an approach to obtain analytical expressions for potentials in an impenetrable box. It is illustrated through the particular cases of the harmonic oscillator and the Coulomb potential. In this kind of system the energy expression respect the correct quantum limits, which is a very important quality. The similarity of this kind of problem with the quasi exactly solvable potentials is explored in order to accomplish our goals.

DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.hep-th/0202046

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