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We obtain the quantum states of a trapped Dirac particle in the presence of a pseudoscalar potential. A change in the geometrical boundary condition can cause an effective electromagnetic field which can act on the trapped object. The nonrelativistic limit is discussed.
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Qian-Kai, Y., De-Min, L., Yu, J. et al. Quantum States of a Trapped Dirac Particle in a Pseudoscalar Potential. Int J Theor Phys 44, 1621–1627 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10773-005-4834-3
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