Introduction to Quantum Mechanics · Problem 2.31

Time-Independent Schrödinger Equation — David J. Griffiths

Physics — Quantum Mechanics · delta_function_limit

Problem

The Dirac delta function can be thought of as the limiting case of a rectangle of area 1, as the height goes to infinity and the width goes to zero. Show that the delta-function well (Equation 2.117) is a "weak" potential (even though it is infinitely deep), in the sense that z0→0z_0 \to 0. Determine the bound state energy for the delta-function potential, by treating it as the limit of a finite square well. Check that your answer is consistent with Equation 2.132. Also show that Equation 2.172 reduces to Equation 2.144 in the appropriate limit.

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