Consider a form of potential U(r) as follows $$ U(r)=\begin{cases}0 & 0
In this problem r is the distance from the origin, r≥0.
It is known that the Schrodinger equation [ˆP22m+U(r)−E]ψ(r)=0
From physical reasons, both these solutions have to satisfy ψ(r=0)=0.
I ask opinion about two statements.
The scattering states (E real and positive) form a complete basis of functions according to which we can develop in a quantum superposition, any function that vanishes at r=0.
Therefore, the Gamow state (complex E) can be expanded in this basis, i.e. the Gamow state is equal to its expansion in this basis.
Note: keep in mind that the scattering states are normalized to the Dirac δ,
∫dr ψ∗(r;k)ψ(r;k′)=δ(k−k′),
and the Gamow state diverges for r→∞.
I know that the 1st statement is correct. My question on these statements is because of things that I see quite often in the literature: the energy spectrum of a well isolated resonance, narrow and far from the threshold, is said to be distributed Breit-Wigner. But, for finding the spectrum of real energies one needs the above expansion of the resonance state, i.e. as a quantum superposition of real-energy states. But those who claim the Breit-Wigner distribution, don't do the expansion in a quantum superposition. This is what leads me to my questions.
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