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The unexplained accuracy of the Lagrange-mesh method.

D Baye1, M Hesse, M Vincke

  • 1Physique Nucléaire Théorique et Physique Mathématique, Code Postal 229, Université Libre de Bruxelles, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium.

Physical Review. E, Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics
|February 28, 2002
PubMed
Summary

The Lagrange-mesh method offers highly accurate approximations for quantum mechanical calculations, closely matching exact variational results for energies and wave functions across various potentials. Its precision, even with singularities, is remarkably high.

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Area of Science:

  • Computational Quantum Mechanics
  • Theoretical Chemistry
  • Applied Mathematics

Background:

  • The Lagrange-mesh method is an approximate variational technique.
  • It utilizes Gauss quadrature, resembling traditional mesh calculations.
  • Its accuracy compared to exact variational methods requires detailed analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the accuracy of the Lagrange-mesh method.
  • To compare Lagrange-mesh calculations with exact variational calculations.
  • To evaluate performance for solvable radial potentials, including those with singularities.

Main Methods:

  • Employed four distinct Lagrange-mesh calculations using Laguerre polynomial zeros.
  • Performed exact variational calculations with corresponding Laguerre bases.

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  • Tested on Morse, harmonic-oscillator, and Coulomb radial potentials.

    • Main Results:

    • Lagrange-mesh energies closely matched exact variational energies for all tested potentials and partial waves.
    • Approximate wave functions derived from the Lagrange-mesh method also showed high fidelity.
    • Accuracy remained high even when dealing with centrifugal singularities.

    Conclusions:

    • The Lagrange-mesh method provides highly accurate results for quantum mechanical problems.
    • Its accuracy rivals exact variational methods, even in challenging cases.
    • The source of this striking accuracy, particularly with singularities, warrants further investigation.