Complex classical motion in potentials with poles and turning points

DOI10.1111/SAPM.12059zbMATH Open1302.70045arXiv1402.3852OpenAlexW2963347273WikidataQ58981225 ScholiaQ58981225MaRDI QIDQ2933145FDOQ2933145

Authors: Daniel W. Hook, Carl M. Bender 

Publication date: 10 December 2014

Published in: Studies in Applied Mathematics (Search for Journal in Brave)

Abstract: Complex trajectories for Hamiltonians of the form H=p^n+V(x) are studied. For n=2 time-reversal symmetry prevents trajectories from crossing. However, for n>2 trajectories may indeed cross, and as a result, the complex trajectories for such Hamiltonians have a rich and elaborate structure. In past work on complex classical trajectories it has been observed that turning points act as attractors; they pull on complex trajectories and make them veer towards the turning point. In this paper it is shown that the poles of V(x) have the opposite effect --- they deflect and repel trajectories. Moreover, poles shield and screen the effect of turning points.

Full work available at URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/1402.3852

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Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Hamilton's equations (70H05)

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