The discussion focuses on the quantum mechanics problem of a particle in a box with a non-flat bottom. The user successfully demonstrated that all first-order energy shifts are zero, indicating that perturbation theory is applicable under specific conditions. The user seeks clarification on the constraints for the perturbation theory, specifically emphasizing that the parameter W must be small, which is a critical requirement for the method's validity.
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