The non-relativistic Coulomb problem on a cone (Q916912)

The non-relativistic Coulomb problem on a cone is studied. The non- trivial topology of the cone breaks the symmetry associated with the conservation of the Lagrange-Laplace-Runge-Lenz vector. Classically this translates into a procession of the orbits, and quantum-mechanically into a splitting of the energy levels. For the scattering problem it is found that classical multi-scattering is possible and that it gives rise to a wake structure. The full quantum wave function is also evaluated, and from it the classical results are recovered.