Robert J. Ragan, Asaad R. Sakhel, William J. Mullin
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Abstract
The Gross–Pitaevskii equation is solved by analytic methods for an external double-well potential, that is, an infinite square well plus a \(\delta\)-function central barrier. We find solutions that have the symmetry of the non-interacting Hamiltonian as well as asymmetric solutions that bifurcate from the symmetric solutions for attractive interactions and from the antisymmetric solutions for repulsive interactions. We present a variational approximation to the asymmetric state as well as an approximate numerical approach. We compare with other approximate methods. Stability of the states is considered.
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The Journal of Low Temperature Physics publishes original papers and review articles on all areas of low temperature physics and cryogenics, including theoretical and experimental contributions. Subject areas include: Quantum solids, liquids and gases; Superfluidity; Superconductivity; Condensed matter physics; Experimental techniques; The Journal encourages the submission of Rapid Communications and Special Issues.