A uniqueness result for a Schrödinger–Poisson system with strong singularity

In this paper, we consider the following Schrödinger–Poisson system with strong singularity −∆u + φu = f(x)u , x ∈ Ω, −∆φ = u 2 , x ∈ Ω, u > 0, x ∈ Ω, u = φ = 0, x ∈ ∂Ω, where Ω ⊂ R3 is a smooth bounded domain, γ > 1, f ∈ L 1 (Ω) is a positive function (i.e. f(x) > 0 a.e. in Ω). A necessary and sufficient condition on the existence and uniqueness of positive weak solution of the system is obtained. The results supplement the main conclusions in recent literature

Symmetries in Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Physics

This book collects contributions to the Special Issue entitled "Symmetries in Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Physics" of the journal Symmetry. These contributions focus on recent advancements in the study of PT–invariance of non-Hermitian Hamiltonians, the supersymmetric quantum mechanics of relativistic and non-relativisitc systems, duality transformations for power–law potentials and conformal transformations. New aspects on the spreading of wave packets are also discussed

The Effect of a positive cosmological constant on the bounce of Loop Quantum Cosmology

We provide an analytical solution to the quantum dynamics of a flat Friedmann-Lema\^itre- Robertson-Walker model with a massless scalar field in the presence of a small and positive cosmological constant, in the context of Loop Quantum Cosmology. We use a perturbative treatment with respect to the model without a cosmological constant, which is exactly solvable. Our solution is approximate, but it is precisely valid at the high curvature regime where quantum gravity corrections are important. We compute explicitly the evolution of the expectation value of the volume. For semiclassical states characterized by a Gaussian spectral profile, the introduction of a positive cosmological constant displaces the bounce of the solvable model to lower volumes and to higher values of the scalar field. These displacements are state dependent, and in particular, they depend on the peak of the Gaussian profile, which measures the momentum of the scalar field. Moreover, for those semiclassical states, the bounce remains symmetric, as in the vanishing cosmological constant case. However, we show that the behavior of the volume is more intricate for generic states, leading in general to a non-symmetric bounce.Comment: 17 pages, 3 figures, v2: matches published versio