How to quantize a system in cubic well

In summary, the conversation discusses studying a superconducting qubit based on current-biased josephson junction. The system can be considered as a particle in a washboard well or a cubic well, with the states |0> and |1> being the ground and first excited states. The conversation also mentions the process of quantizing the cubic well and asks for hints or suggestions on how to do so. One participant suggests using separation of variables and mentions the importance of counting modes and degeneracies, while another mentions that the cubic well has 3 degenerate modes for the first excited state.
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jianli
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Hi, all,
I'm studying the superconducting qubit based on current-biased josephson junction. The system can be considered as a particle in a washboard well, or a cubic well. The two states |0> and |1> are the ground and the first excited ones. But How to quantize the cubic well.
Could anyone give me some hint or suggestion?
Thanks.
 
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jianli said:
But How to quantize the cubic well.
Could anyone give me some hint or suggestion?
Thanks.

I would naively think that separation of variables gives you 3 times a one-dimensional well, no ?

cheers,
Patrick.
 
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It will indeed separate so then you just have to be careful about counting modes, etc. and degeneracies. If it is truly cubic (the lengths of each side are the same), then there there are 3 degenerate modes for the first excited state.
 
  • #4
Thanks to Vanesch and David. I'll try it.
 

1. What is the concept of quantization in a cubic well system?

Quantization in a cubic well system refers to the process of discretizing the energy levels of a particle confined in a cubic potential well. This means that the energy of the particle can only take on specific, discrete values instead of a continuous range of values.

2. How is the quantization process carried out in a cubic well system?

The quantization process in a cubic well system involves solving the Schrödinger equation for the particle in the potential well. This results in a set of allowed energy levels and corresponding wavefunctions, which can be used to describe the behavior of the particle in the well.

3. What factors affect the quantization of a system in a cubic well?

The quantization of a system in a cubic well can be affected by several factors, including the depth of the potential well, the size of the well, and the mass of the particle. These factors can alter the allowed energy levels and the spacing between them.

4. How does quantization in a cubic well system relate to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle?

The quantization of a cubic well system is a manifestation of the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, which states that there is a fundamental limit to the precision with which certain pairs of physical properties (such as position and momentum) can be known simultaneously. In the case of a cubic well system, the quantization of energy levels is a consequence of this uncertainty principle.

5. What are the applications of quantization in a cubic well system?

Quantization in a cubic well system has various applications in physics, such as in the study of quantum mechanics, solid-state physics, and atomic and molecular physics. It also has practical applications in technologies such as quantum computing and quantum sensors.

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