Natural relationship between classical orbits and quantum Hamiltonians for the Kepler problem

Central force problems involve coupled linear differential equations of motion. By decoupling the differential equations, we show how to efficiently solve for the orbits of the Kepler problem without any complicated integrals. Introducing quantization provides a deep connection between the solution for these classical orbits and the quantum Hamiltonian of hydrogen for states that have definite total angular momentum.

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American Journal of Physics
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2025-04-22
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https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0220799
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Astro and Planetary Science
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Natural relationship between classical orbits and quantum Hamiltonians for the Kepler problem

J. K. Freericks, Leanne Doughty, Jason Tran
American Journal of Physics
Astro and Planetary Science
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Natural relationship between classical orbits and quantum Hamiltonians for the Kepler problem

J. K. Freericks, Leanne Doughty, Jason Tran
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Abstract

Central force problems involve coupled linear differential equations of motion. By decoupling the differential equations, we show how to efficiently solve for the orbits of the Kepler problem without any complicated integrals. Introducing quantization provides a deep connection between the solution for these classical orbits and the quantum Hamiltonian of hydrogen for states that have definite total angular momentum.

American Journal of PhysicsVol. 93(5)
Georgetown University (US)
Georgetown University, Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Openalex Percentile: Top 94%
Astro and Planetary Science
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