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A quantum decay model with exact explicit analytical solution

Quantum Physics 2009-11-13 v1

Abstract

A simple decay model is introduced. The model comprises of a point potential well, which experiences an abrupt change. Due to the temporal variation the initial quantum state can either escape from the well or stay localized as a new bound state. The model allows for an exact analytical solution while having the necessary features of a decay process. The results show that the decay is never exponential, as classical dynamics predicts. Moreover, at short times the decay has a \textit{fractional} power law, which differs from perturbation quantum methods predictions.

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@article{arxiv.0804.3317,
  title  = {A quantum decay model with exact explicit analytical solution},
  author = {Avi Marchewka and Er'el Granot},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0804.3317},
  year   = {2009}
}

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4 pages, 3 figures

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