Exact Perturbation Theory: Solving H0 and Obtaining Precise Energies

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The discussion focuses on Exact Perturbation Theory applied to the Hamiltonian system defined as H=H_{0}+\delta H_{1}. It establishes that the first-order energy correction can yield precise energies when the perturbation term, \delta H_{1}, is well-behaved. The key equation presented is E_{n}=E^{0}_{n}+<\psi_0|\delta{H_{1}}|\psi_0>, which indicates that the potential must satisfy a specific integral equation for the exact energies to hold. The conversation also references the addition of a x^4 term to a harmonic oscillator as an example of achieving exact solutions alongside perturbation theory.

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Let,s suppose we have a system [tex]H=H_{0}+\deltaH_{1}[/tex] where we know how to solve H0 to obtain its eigenfunctions and energies now let,s apply perturbation theory in the form:

[tex]E_{n}=E^{0}_{n}+<\psi_0|\delta{H_{1}}|\psi_0>[/tex] but now we have that dH1 is so well behaved that gives us precisely the exact energies to first order in perturbation theory in the sense that [tex]<\psi_0|\delta{H_{1}}|\psi_0>=E_{n}-E^0_{N}[/tex] that is that the potential is given in a form that gives the exact energies to first order..but my question is if this would be possible and then what would happen to the rest terms in perturbation theory...thanx.
 
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if memory serves me correctly, you can add an [tex]a x^4[/tex] term to a harmonic oscillator and solve it exactly along with doing perturbation theory to it to get the same answer.
 
the result could be exact if the follow integral equation for the potential were satisified...
[tex]E_{n}-E_{n}^0=\int_{-\infty}^{\infty}dx|\psi^0}(n,x)|^{2}V(x)dx[/tex]
no matter how big or weak be the perturbation...
 
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