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Di Yan¹, Liang-You Peng, Qihuang Gong

¹Department of Physics and State Key Laboratory for Mesoscopic Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.

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This study introduces an efficient grid method for solving the generalized spheroidal wave equation. The new approach accurately computes eigenvalues and eigenfunctions using discrete-variable-representation basis functions, outperforming previous methods for all parameter values.

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Area of Science:

Mathematical Physics
Computational Physics

Background:

The generalized spheroidal wave equation is crucial in various physics and engineering applications.
Existing numerical methods for solving this equation can be computationally intensive or limited in parameter range.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel, efficient, and accurate grid method for computing eigenvalues and eigenfunctions of the generalized spheroidal wave equation.
To overcome limitations of previous computational approaches for this important wave equation.

Main Methods:

Utilizes discrete-variable-representation (DVR) basis functions derived from associated Legendre polynomials.
Expresses the differential operator analytically on grid points, which are the zeros of associated Legendre polynomials.
Converts the differential equation into a matrix eigenvalue problem, with a diagonal potential matrix.

Main Results:

The method provides fast convergence for eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
Wave functions are accurately evaluated at any point using computed eigenvectors.
Demonstrates efficiency and accuracy for both small and large values of the parameter c.

Conclusions:

The presented grid method offers a direct and efficient approach for solving the generalized spheroidal wave equation.
This method is applicable across a wide range of parameters, enhancing its utility in scientific computations.
The use of DVR basis functions and analytical operator expression leads to a robust computational technique.