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An algebraically solvable PT-symmetric potential with broken symmetry

Quantum Physics 2014-01-24 v1

Abstract

The spectrum of a one-dimensional Hamiltonian with potential V(x)=ix2V(x)=ix^2 for negative xx and V(x)=ix2V(x)=-ix^2 for positive xx is analyzed. The Schr\"odinger equation is algebraically solvable and the eigenvalues are obtained as the zeros of an expression explicitly given in terms of Gamma functions. The spectrum consists of one real eigenvalue and an infinite set of pairs of complex conjugate eigenvalues.

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@article{arxiv.1401.5937,
  title  = {An algebraically solvable PT-symmetric potential with broken symmetry},
  author = {E. M. Ferreira and J. Sesma},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1401.5937},
  year   = {2014}
}

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