Published July 15, 1987 | Version v1
Journal article

Fractal eigenfunctions in (classically) nonintegrable Hamiltonian systems

  • 1. Jawaharlal Nehru Univ., New Delhi (India)
  • 2. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bombay (India)

Description

Bound-state eigenfunctions for a (classically) nonintegrable two degrees of freedom Hamiltonian system are studied. Between the de Broglie wavelength and a localization length, the probability density has a statistically fractal structure in some eigenstates. This novel characterization of eigenstates is intrinsically basis-set and coordinate independent and might therefore provide an objective approach to the question of quantum-chaotic behaviour

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Europhys. Lett.
Journal Volume
4
Journal Issue
2
Series
Europhys. Lett.
Journal Page Range
127-131
CODEN
EULEE

INIS

Country of Publication
France
Country of Input or Organization
France
INIS RN
19009590
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
BOUND STATE; DE BROGLIE WAVELENGTH; DEGREES OF FREEDOM; EIGENFUNCTIONS; HAMILTONIAN FUNCTION; LOCALITY; QUANTUM MECHANICS
Descriptors DEC
FUNCTIONS; MECHANICS