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Area of Science:

  • Quantum mechanics
  • Statistical physics
  • Computational physics

Background:

  • The semiclassical zeta function is crucial for calculating energy levels in quantum systems.
  • Previous methods for approximating the zeta function have limitations in efficiency and applicability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a practical and efficient method for calculating energy levels using the semiclassical zeta function.
  • To apply the new method to various two-dimensional systems with different classical behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • Approximation of the zeta function using an initial-value representation (IVR) of transfer matrix traces.
  • Expansion of the zeta function in cumulants.
  • Application to classically integrable, mixed-phase space, and chaotic systems.

Main Results:

  • The developed IVR method is significantly more numerically efficient than prior IVR techniques.
  • The method successfully resolves most energy levels for integrable and mixed systems.
  • It also resolves energy levels in less congested spectral regions for chaotic systems.

Conclusions:

  • The new IVR approach offers a practical and efficient way to calculate energy levels for general systems.
  • This method overcomes limitations of previous techniques, particularly for multidimensional systems.
  • It provides a valuable tool for studying quantum energy levels across diverse system types.