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A quantum particle in a moving finite harmonic potential

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In this paper a quantum particle trapped in a finite harmonic oscillator confined in the moving interval is investigated. With a help of a suitable unitary transform, the wave functions and time-dependent energy levels are obtained.

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This work (GNUDFF- 2014-25) was supported by Academy-oriented Research Funds of Development Fund Foundation, Gyeongsang National University, 2014.

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Jang, E.J., Lee, Y.K. & Chung, W.S. A quantum particle in a moving finite harmonic potential . J Math Chem 55, 864–872 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10910-016-0715-7

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