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This paper advances the mathematical understanding of quantum systems by rigorously deriving Robin and Dirichlet boundary conditions for the Aharonov-Bohm operator using $\Gamma$-convergence techniques. The work provides a robust framework for approximating magnetic Schrödinger operators with penetrable solenoids, which is relevant to theoretical developments in spectral theory and condensed matter physics involving topological phases.
Remarks on Regular Approximations to the Robin Aharonov-Bohm Hamiltonian
arXiv:2608.00637v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: In the space $\mathbb R^3$, for Robin parameter $L>0$, it is shown that there is a family of Schr\"odinger operators with penetrable toroidal solenoid and variable conductivity that approximates the magnetic Aharonov-Bohm operator with a Robin boundary condition at the solenoid (border). It is also shown that approximations via smooth potentials and then a barrier in the solenoid interior give Dirichlet boundary conditions. The approximations are in the strong resolvent sense and obtained through the $\Gamma$-convergence technique, and they hold for the more general setting of smooth, closed and compact surfaces and continuous and bounded magnetic potentials.
Abstract:In the space $\mathbb R^3$, for Robin parameter $L>0$, it is shown that there is a family of Schrödinger operators with penetrable toroidal solenoid and variable conductivity that approximates the magnetic Aharonov-Bohm operator with a Robin boundary condition at the solenoid (border). It is also shown that approximations via smooth potentials and then a barrier in the solenoid interior give Dirichlet boundary conditions. The approximations are in the strong resolvent sense and obtained through the $\Gamma$-convergence technique, and they hold for the more general setting of smooth, closed and compact surfaces and continuous and bounded magnetic potentials.
Mathematical Physics (math-ph); Spectral Theory (math.SP); Quantum Physics (quant-ph)
arXiv:2608.00637 [math-ph]
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