An Introduction to Special Functions with Some Applications to Quantum Mechanics

Sergei K. Suslov, José M. Vega-Guzmán, Kamal Barley

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Abstract

A short review on special functions and solution of the Coulomb problems in quantum mechanics is given. Multiparameter wave functions of linear harmonic oscillator, which cannot be obtained by the standard separation of variables, are discussed. Expectation values in relativistic Coulomb problems are studied by computer algebra methods.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationTutorials, Schools, and Workshops in the Mathematical Sciences
PublisherBirkhauser
Pages517-628
Number of pages112
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020

Publication series

NameTutorials, Schools, and Workshops in the Mathematical Sciences
ISSN (Print)2522-0969
ISSN (Electronic)2522-0977

Keywords

  • Bessel functions
  • Chebyshev polynomials of a discrete variable
  • Dirac equation
  • Generalized hypergeometric series
  • Hahn polynomials
  • Laguerre polynomials
  • Nonrelativistic and relativistic Coulomb problems
  • Schrödinger equation
  • Spherical harmonics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Mathematics
  • Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)

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