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A Novel Transfer Matrix Framework for Multiple Dirac Delta Potentials

Quantum Physics 2025-04-01 v1

Abstract

We present an analytical framework for studying quantum tunneling through multiple Dirac delta potential barriers in one dimension. Using the transfer matrix method, we derive a closed-form expression for the total transfer matrix of a system composed of NN equally spaced delta barriers. In a systematic manner, a compact expression is obtained for the first element of the transfer matrix, based on triangular numbers. This, in turn, allows us to compute the transmission coefficient exactly as a function of the number of barriers. The proposed method successfully reproduces well-known results for one and two barriers and efficiently captures complex interference effects for larger values of NN, such as N=4N=4.

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@article{arxiv.2503.23134,
  title  = {A Novel Transfer Matrix Framework for Multiple Dirac Delta Potentials},
  author = {Joaquín Figueroa and Ivan Gonzalez and Daniel Salinas-Arizmendi},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2503.23134},
  year   = {2025}
}

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9 Pages, 5 figures

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