Article
Semiclassical Treatment of the Double Well
American Journal of Physics
(1988)
Abstract
The double well potential V(x)= 1/4 λ(x2-α2)2 is addressed using both semiclassical path integral and instanton techniques. The basic physics of the two-state system is shown to arise, and energy levels calculated via the two methods are compared.
Disciplines
Publication Date
1988
Citation Information
BR Holstein. "Semiclassical Treatment of the Double Well" American Journal of Physics Vol. 56 Iss. 4 (1988) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/barry_holstein/8/