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Spectral singularities for Non-Hermitian one-dimensional Hamiltonians: puzzles with resolution of identity

Mathematical Physics 2013-07-22 v2 High Energy Physics - Phenomenology High Energy Physics - Theory math.MP Nuclear Theory Quantum Physics

Abstract

We examine the completeness of bi-orthogonal sets of eigenfunctions for non-Hermitian Hamiltonians possessing a spectral singularity. The correct resolutions of identity are constructed for delta like and smooth potentials. Their form and the contribution of a spectral singularity depend on the class of functions employed for physical states. With this specification there is no obstruction to completeness originating from a spectral singularity.

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@article{arxiv.1002.0742,
  title  = {Spectral singularities for Non-Hermitian one-dimensional Hamiltonians: puzzles with resolution of identity},
  author = {A. A. Andrianov and F. Cannata and A. V. Sokolov},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1002.0742},
  year   = {2013}
}

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