Eigenfunction entropy as a criterion of localization

被引:9
作者
de Oliveira, CR [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Dept Matemat, BR-13560970 Sao Carlos, SP, Brazil
关键词
localization; entropy; mobility edges; spectral transition;
D O I
10.1016/S0375-9601(02)00192-5
中图分类号
O4 [物理学];
学科分类号
0702 ;
摘要
The (Shannon) entropy of eigenfunctions is proposed, as a simple and practical way, to probe localization or delocalization for discrete Schrodinger operators. It is given numerical evidence of its reliability by applying it to a series of models. An important case analytically indicates the entropy is closely related to the mathematical quantum localization of eigenfunctions. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:165 / 170
页数:6
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