Complex classical motion in potentials with poles and turning points

DOI10.1111/SAPM.12059MaRDI QIDQ2933145zbMATH OpenOpenAlexWikidataFDO

Authors Daniel W. Hook, Carl M. Bender

Publication date 10 December 2014

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

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

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Hamilton's equations (70H05)

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.

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