Franz Schwabl Quantum Mechanics 4th Edit · Problem 11.4

Relativistic Corrections

Physics — Quantum Mechanics · harmonic-oscillator-electric-field-perturbation-theory

Problem

A one-dimensional harmonic oscillator carrying charge ee is located in an external electric field of strength EE pointing in the positive xx-direction: H=−ℏ22md2dx2+mω22x2−eEx.H = -\frac{\hbar^2}{2m}\frac{d^2}{dx^2} + \frac{m\omega^2}{2}x^2 - eEx \quad . Calculate the energy levels in second-order and the wave function in first-order perturbation theory and compare with the exact result.

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