Morse Potenials Energy eigenvalues

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The energy eigenvalues for a Morse potential are given by the formula Evib = ħωo(v + 1/2) - ħωoxe(v + 1/2)². However, this expression varies depending on the specific parameters ωo and xe of the Morse potential, even when the masses μ of the diatomic molecules are identical. This formula is an approximation that is valid primarily for low energy states; at higher energy levels, the spectrum becomes non-discrete.

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Two Morse potential like below are given. What are their energy eigenvalues?
I know the eigen value of energy in a Morse potential is
Evib= ħωo(v+ 1/2) - ħωoxe(v+ 1/2)2

but is this the same for every Morse potential, given that the masses μ of the diatomic molecules are the same?

The two potentials are these:
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The parameters ##\omega_0## and ##x_e## depend on the parameters of the particular Morse potential, so it's not the same every time. That expression of the eigenvalues is also only an approximation that works for low energy states. If the energy is high enough, it's not even a discrete spectrum anymore.
 

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