Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: Generalizing the classical Thomson problem to the quantum regime provides an ideal model to explore the underlying physics regarding electron correlations. In this work, we systematically investigate the combined effects of the geometry of the substrate and the symmetry of the wave function on correlations of geometrically confined electrons. By the numerical configuration interaction method in combination with analytical theory, we construct symmetrized ground-state wave functions; analyze the energetics, correlations, and collective vibration modes of the electrons; and illustrate the routine for the strongly correlated, highly localized electron states with the expansion of the sphere. This work furthers our understanding about electron correlations on confined geometries and shows the promising potential of exploiting confinement geometry to control electron states.
Authors: Liu Yang, Zhenwei Yao
Institution: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Language: English
Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2809459585