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Divergence, Gradients and Eigenvalues

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Let psi be an eigenfunction of "div(grad)" + V for a real eigenvalue lambda.

Note: Here Psi is not necessarily in L^2 and V is real-valued.

If j = 2 Im( psi-bar x grad psi) , then show that div(j) = 0

Also, compute div (j) when lambda is in C/R and then give an example with an explicit V,

psi, lambda, j, and div(j).

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Divergence, gradients and eigenvalues are investigated and discussed.

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Answer:

First take a look at div(j):

div(j) = 2 Im[ (grad psibar)*(grad psi) ] + 2 Im[ psibar*Delta psi ]

The quantity (grad psibar)*(grad psi) = |grad psi|^2 is pure real and so its imaginary part is zero.
Therefore, in any case

div(j) = 2 Im[ psibar*Delta psi ] ...

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