Supersymmetric Quantum Mechanics and Solvable Models

We review solvable models within the framework of supersymmetric quantum mechanics (SUSYQM). In SUSYQM, the shape invariance condition insures solvability of quantum mechanical problems. We review shape invariance and its connection to a consequent potential algebra. The additive shape invariance co...

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Main Authors: Constantin Rasinariu, Jeffry Mallow, Asim Gangopadhyaya, Jonathan Bougie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-08-01
Series:Symmetry
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/4/3/452
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Summary:We review solvable models within the framework of supersymmetric quantum mechanics (SUSYQM). In SUSYQM, the shape invariance condition insures solvability of quantum mechanical problems. We review shape invariance and its connection to a consequent potential algebra. The additive shape invariance condition is specified by a difference-differential equation; we show that this equation is equivalent to an infinite set of partial differential equations. Solving these equations, we show that the known list of <em>ħ</em>-independent superpotentials is complete. We then describe how these equations could be extended to include superpotentials that do depend on <em>ħ</em>.
ISSN:2073-8994