Graduate Boundary conditions of eigenfunctions with Yukawa potential

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The discussion centers on solving the Schrödinger equation with Yukawa potential and the appropriate boundary conditions for eigenfunctions. It is suggested that the boundary conditions at r=0 for the Yukawa potential may be similar to those for the Coulomb potential. For r approaching infinity, only one boundary condition is necessary for bound states, which results in quantized energy eigenvalues akin to those of the hydrogen atom. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding these boundary conditions for accurate numerical solutions. Relevant articles or books on the topic are sought for further clarification.
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Where can I find information about the boundary condition of eigenfunctions of the schrödinger equation with Yukawa potential?
Hello, I was going to solve numerically the eigenfunctions and eigenvalues problem of the schrödinger equation with Yukawa Potential. I thought that the Boundary condition of the eigenfunctions could be the same as in the case of Coulomb potential. Am I wrong? In that case, do you know some articles/books where I can find information about that?
 
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Which boundary conditions are you referring to? For the radial wave function the ones at ##r=0## should indeed be the same as for the Coulomb potential. For ##r \rightarrow \infty## you only need one for the bound states, which leads to the quantized energy eigenvalues as for the hydrogen atom.
 
Hi, I was referring to the boundary conditions in r=0, thank you for your reply
 
Time reversal invariant Hamiltonians must satisfy ##[H,\Theta]=0## where ##\Theta## is time reversal operator. However, in some texts (for example see Many-body Quantum Theory in Condensed Matter Physics an introduction, HENRIK BRUUS and KARSTEN FLENSBERG, Corrected version: 14 January 2016, section 7.1.4) the time reversal invariant condition is introduced as ##H=H^*##. How these two conditions are identical?

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