Abstract
We present a periodic orbit theory analysis of a novel three-dimensional billiard system, namely a quasispherical cavity with infinite walls along the conical boundary defined by θ = Θ, where θ is the standard polar angle; for Θ = π/2 this reduces to the special case of a hemispherical infinite well, while for Θ = π it is a spherical well with points along the negative z axis excluded. We focus especially on the connections between subsets of the energy eigenvalue space and their contributions to qualitatively different classes of closed orbits.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 151-160 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Surface Review and Letters |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2000 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Materials Chemistry