Abstract
Eigenstates of a particle in a localized and unconfined harmonic potential well are investigated. Effects due to the variation of the potential parameters as well as certain results from asymptotic expansions are discussed.
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Castro, L.B., de Castro, A.S. Trapping of a particle in a short-range harmonic potential well. J Math Chem 51, 265–277 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10910-012-0077-8
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