Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications · Problem 9.1

Approximation Methods for Stationary States — Nouredine Zettili

Physics — Quantum Mechanics · charged-oscillator-electric-field-perturbation

Problem

A particle of charge qq and mass mm, which is moving in a one-dimensional harmonic potential of frequency ω\omega, is subject to a weak electric field E\mathcal{E} in the xx-direction. (a) Find the exact expression for the energy. (b) Calculate the energy to first nonzero correction and compare it with the exact result obtained in (a).

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