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Post-Gaussian variational method for quantum anharmonic oscillator

Physics Education 2007-05-23 v1

Abstract

Using the post-Gaussian trial functions, we calculate the variational solutions to the quantum-mechanical anharmonic oscillator. We evaluate not only the ground state but also some excited energies, and compare them with numerical results.

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@article{arxiv.physics/9905056,
  title  = {Post-Gaussian variational method for quantum anharmonic oscillator},
  author = {Akihiro Ogura},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:physics/9905056},
  year   = {2007}
}