Anderson Hamiltonian (product of number operators) in 1st quantization?

In summary, the term Un_{\Uparrow}n_{\Downarrow} in first quantization is equal to -2U\delta(x_{j}-x_{k})\left(\delta_{\eta_{1}\eta_{3}}\delta_{\eta_{2}\eta_{4}} - \delta_{\eta_{1}\eta4}\delta_{\eta_{2}\eta_{3}}\right) where \eta_{1} is either the same as \eta_{3} or \eta_{4}, and it picks up a minus sign in the latter. Similarly for \eta_{2}. V_{\eta_{1}\eta_{2}\eta_{3}\eta_{4}}
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In the Anderson model, it cost an energy [tex]Un_{\Uparrow}n_{\Downarrow}[/tex] for a quantum dot level to be occupied by two electrons. Here [tex]n_{\Uparrow}[/tex] is the second quantized number operator, counting the number of particles with spin [tex]\Uparrow[/tex]. I need the term [tex]Un_{\Uparrow}n_{\Downarrow}[/tex] in first quantization. Here is what I know:

[tex]Un_{\Uparrow}n_{\Downarrow} =
Ud_{\Uparrow}^{\dagger}d_{\Uparrow}d_{\Downarrow}^{\dagger}d_{\Downarrow}
=
-Ud_{\Uparrow}^{\dagger}d_{\Downarrow}^{\dagger}d_{\Uparrow}d_{\Downarrow}
=
\frac{1}{2}\sum_{\eta_{1}\eta_{2}\eta_{3}\eta_{4}}V_{\eta_{1}\eta_{2}\eta_{3}\eta_{4}}d_{\eta_{1}}^{\dagger}d_{\eta_{2}}^{\dagger}d_{\eta_{3}}d_{\eta_{4}}
[/tex]
where

[tex]
V_{\eta_{1}\eta_{2}\eta_{3}\eta_{4}}=\Big\{
\begin{array}{c}
-2U \qquad \text{for} \qquad \eta_{1}=\eta_{2}=\Uparrow,\: \eta_{2}=\eta_{4}=\Downarrow\\
0 \qquad \text{elsewhere}
\end{array}[/tex].

V is also given by

[tex]
V_{\eta_{1}\eta_{2}\eta_{3}\eta_{4}}=\int dx_{j} dx_{k} \psi_{\eta_{1}}^{\ast}(x_{j})\psi_{\eta_{2}}^{\ast}(x_{k})V(x_{j}-x_{k})
\psi_{\eta_{3}}(x_{j})\psi_{\eta_{4}}(x_{k})[/tex]

Now, what is [tex]V(x_{j}-x_{k})[/tex] ?
 
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Is it [tex]V=-2U\delta(x_{j}-x_{k})\delta_{\eta_{1}\Uparrow}\delta_{\eta_{2}\Downarrow}\delta_{\eta_{3}\Uparrow}\delta_{\eta_{4}\Downarrow}[/tex] ?
 
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I agree in principle, but shouldn't [itex]V_{\eta_{1}\eta_{2}\eta_{3}\eta_{4}}[/itex] be non-zero for other combinations of indices? For example [itex]\eta_{1}=\eta_{4}=\uparrow, \eta_{2}=\eta_{3}=\downarrow[/itex] should probably be allowed, since you're not creating or annihilating two of the same type of spin. Also, since flipping spins means swapping two pairs of fermionic operators in [itex]-Ud_{\Uparrow}^{\dagger}d_{\Downarrow}^{\dagger}d_{ \Uparrow}d_{\Downarrow}[/itex], you won't pick up a minus sign, so it should probably be

[tex]
V=-2U\delta(x_{j}-x_{k})\left(\delta_{\eta_{1}\eta_{3}}\delta_{\eta_{2}\eta_{4}} - \delta_{\eta_{1}\eta4}\delta_{\eta_{2}\eta_{3}}\right)
[/tex]

so [itex]\eta_{1}[/itex] is either the same as [itex]\eta_{3}[/itex] or [itex]\eta_{4}[/itex], and it picks up a minus sign in the latter. Similarly for [itex]\eta_{2}[/itex].
 

1. What is the Anderson Hamiltonian in 1st quantization?

The Anderson Hamiltonian in 1st quantization is a mathematical representation of a many-body system in quantum mechanics. It describes the energy of a system composed of identical particles, such as electrons, in a lattice or confined space.

2. How is the Anderson Hamiltonian related to the number operators?

The Anderson Hamiltonian is a product of the number operators, which represent the number of particles in a given quantum state. This means that the Hamiltonian takes into account the number of particles present in the system and how they interact with each other.

3. What is the role of the Anderson Hamiltonian in studying condensed matter systems?

The Anderson Hamiltonian is commonly used in the study of condensed matter systems, such as solids and liquids. It helps to predict the behavior and properties of these systems by taking into account the interactions between particles and their energies.

4. How is the Anderson Hamiltonian calculated in 1st quantization?

The Anderson Hamiltonian is calculated by summing over all possible states of the system, weighted by the energies of those states. It takes into account the kinetic energy of the particles and the interactions between them, as well as any external potentials.

5. What are the limitations of using the Anderson Hamiltonian in 1st quantization?

The Anderson Hamiltonian is a simplified model of a many-body system, and therefore, it has its limitations. It does not take into account quantum effects such as tunneling and spin, and it assumes that the particles are non-interacting. These limitations may not accurately represent the behavior of certain systems and can lead to incorrect predictions.

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