Open AccessSTATIONARY SOLUTIONS OF THE NONLINEAR SCHR?DINGER EQUATION FOR NEUTRAL ATOMS IN A HARMONIC TRAP
Author(s) -
Yan Ke-Zhu,
Wei Tan
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
wuli xuebao
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.199
H-Index - 47
ISSN - 1000-3290
DOI - 10.7498/aps.48.1185
Subject(s) - physics , nonlinear schrödinger equation , harmonic potential , normalization (sociology) , nonlinear system , trap (plumbing) , harmonic , convergence (economics) , quantum mechanics , meteorology , sociology , anthropology , economics , economic growth
We present a general method to solve the stationary nonlinear Schr?dinger equation (NLSE) with an external potential. We apply it to the stationary states of NLSE for neutral atoms in a harmonic trap. We discuss the problems of convergence and normalization of NLSE wave function. The accuracy of calculation is analyzed.