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A new symmetry theory for non-Hermitian Hamiltonians

Quantum Physics 2024-01-09 v3

Abstract

The {\eta} pseudo PT symmetry theory, denoted by the symbol {\eta}, explores the conditions under which non-Hermitian Hamiltonians can possess real spectra despite the violation of PT symmetry, that is the adjoint of H, denoted H^{{\dag}} is expressed as H^{{\dag}}=PTHPT. This theory introduces a new symmetry operator, {\eta}=PT{\eta}, which acts on the Hilbert space. The {\eta} pseudo PT symmetry condition requires the Hamiltonian to commute with the {\eta} operator, leading to real eigenvalues. We discuss some general implications of our results for the coupled non hermitian harmonic oscillator.

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@article{arxiv.2308.13619,
  title  = {A new symmetry theory for non-Hermitian Hamiltonians},
  author = {Mustapha Maamache and Nour El Houda Absi},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2308.13619},
  year   = {2024}
}

Comments

Section 4 (end of page 7 until page 8 before the conclusion in this new version) has been rewritten , minor typos corrected , 10 pages