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Zigzag chain model and its spectrum
A. S. Melikhova
ITMO University, Kronverkskiy, 49, St. Petersburg, 197101, Russia alina.s.melikhova@gmail.com
PACS 02.30.Tb DOI 10.17586/2220-8054-2017-8-2-188-193
This work describes the development of a model using a zigzag chain of weakly-coupled ball resonators with Neumann boundary conditions. The chain is assumed to be constructed of identical resonators connected through point-like apertures. The connecting points are described by their delta-coupling with a constant intensity. The model is based on the theory of self-adjoint extensions of symmetrical operators. Due to effectively one-dimensional joints, the 3D problem can be solved with assistance from the transfer matrix approach. This allows us to study the spectrum of the physical system. In particular, it is proven that the discrete spectrum of direct zigzag chain is empty while bending deformation leads to the appearance of non-empty discrete spectrum. In addition, the continuous spectrum has band structure. With the help of asymptotic study, we obtain the dependence of the spectrum structure on the geometrical and physical parameters of the system: zigzag angle, bend angle and coupling intensity.
Keywords: bending deformation, extension theory, transfer-matrix approach, discrete spectrum. Received: 18 January 2017 Revised: 18 February 2017
1. Introduction
Various chain structures have been widely discussed recently. These structures can be constructed of elements of different dimensions. Regarding one-dimensional elements, spectral properties of an infinite chain-like quantum graph, which consists of identical rings, were studied in [1,2]. In [3] authors deal with a similar chain made up of hexagons. Two-dimensional resonators are in the focus of the papers [4-6], which studies spectral problems of direct and zigzag-like chains of disks, and bent chain of nanospheres respectively. Finally, chains consisting of three-dimensional resonators are presented in [7-9].
Different chains structures with resonators as cells are used in optical systems (see, for example, so called SCISSOR device [10], optical waveguide system [11], optical delay line [12]), in nanoelectronics (see, for instance, nano peapod and similar systems [13-17]) and in molecular biology (for example, for creation of biosensors [18]).
The spectrum of stationary Schrodinger equation in the zigzag-like chain system will be examined in the present paper. The Hamiltonian for this model is constructed in the framework of extension's theory (see, for example, [19] and the extensive bibliography of [20]). We assume that resonators in our model are weakly coupled, i. e. we employ the approach known as model of zero-width slit [21-24]. We consider Neumann boundary conditions at resonator's border and ¿-coupling condition at its contact points. In this paper, we analyze the dependence of spectral characteristics on the geometrical and physical parameters of the system.
2. Model and geometry
Fig. 1. Geometry of the system
The three-dimensional zigzag chain of weakly coupled ball resonators with a kink is considered (see Fig. 1). From geometrical point of view this system has the following properties:
• it is made up of infinite quantity of identical ball resonators (it is convenient to enumerate them: j e Z- U {0} U Z+). Without loss of generality, we assume that all balls are of unit radius;
• any two neighboring resonators (j -1 and j) have only one common point (xj). Before applying "bending" deformation all such contact points lie on the same straight line;
• w is the zigzag angle: w e (n/3; n];
• any two connected resonators can be taken as a basic cell;
• "bending" deformation (kink) occurs at a single point (x0) shifted by an angle 7: 7 e [0; w - n/3).
When geometry of the system is comprehended, the Hamiltonian can be described. We employ the theory of self-adjoint extensions of symmetric operator to present states of non-relativistic spinless particles that are placed into the chain in the absence of external fields. For a better understanding of the restriction-extension scheme which is used for model construction, let one examine more scrupulously the simplest chain — two connected resonators. And then one just needs to extend this scheme for the infinite case.
Consider two coupled resonators (Q0, Qi) with one common point xi at the border. Let —A be the orthogonal sum of the Laplace operators with Neumann boundary conditions in L2 (Q0) ® ¿2 (Q1). Restrict this operator to the set of smooth functions vanishing at contact point x1. This procedure gives us symmetric operator — A0 with deficiency indices (2,2), however, it is a non-self-adjoint operator. Its self-adjoint extension gives us the model of resonators coupled through point-like aperture. It is clear that the self-adjoint extension is a restriction of the adjoint operator. Therefore, one should first describe the adjoint operator. This can be done in several ways. For example, this can be done using the so-called boundary triplet approach (see, for example, [25,26]) or the Von Neumann's formulas can be used (see, for instance, [27,28]). In our case, the domain of the adjoint operator in our model (due to the positivity of the operator and, correspondingly, regularity of negative points at the real axis) can be written in such manner:
D (-AQ) = D (-AF) + NXo,
where D (-AF) is the Friedrichs extension of our restricted operator and NXo is a deficiency subspace that refers to negative real regular point A0 (see, for example, [29]). Correspondingly, elements f e D (-Aq) have such form:
f = f = (f0 + a-Go (x, xi, Ao) + b-\ f f f + a+Gi (x, xi, Ao) + b+J ,
where f0 e D (-A0), i = 0,1 and a-, a+, b-, b+ are some coefficients (by signs "+" and "-" nearby i-th coefficient we distinguish ones that refer to i-th resonator but to different contact points). By establishing the cross-linking between these coefficients the self-adjoint operator can be obtained.
These algorithm can be quite easily extended to the case of an infinite chain. In this case the initial (before including the interactions between resonators) operator is -A: -A =0 (-Aj) in 0 L2 (-Aj). Moreover,
jez jez
this operator should be restricted on the set of all smooth functions from D (-A) that vanish at contact points xj. Such restriction is a symmetric operator with deficiency indices (to, to) and Green's functions G (x, xj, A0) as deficiency elements.
An adjoint operator for an infinite chain is constructed similarly to the simple case of two resonators. Finally, the self-adjointness condition is satisfied with:
4 = -a--i, = b--i.
(i)
where coefficients j are defined by coefficients a± :
= lim (G (x, Xj, A) — G (x, Xj, Ao)) + a- G (xj+1, Xj, A), (2)
b--1 = a+-1 G (Xj-1, Xj, A) + a--1 lim (G (x, Xj, A) — G (x, Xj, Ao)). (3)
Moreover, when our model is supplemented by ¿-coupling conditions at contact points Xj (with coupling constant a G R), system of equations (1) transforms to:
f a+ = —a- 1,
' '-1 (4)
3. Spectral analysis
The system being under investigation is periodic in part, and the transfer-matrix approach is a good tool for
, t '
spectral analysis (see, e.g., [30]); in fact, that the asymptotic behavior of the (a+ aj
the spectral properties of the transfer-matrix.
First, we consider a simple zigzag chain without kinks. By serial employment of the formulas (2)-(4), one can easily obtain the matrix relation between coefficients a± 1 and a±+1 as follows:
is determined by
aj+1 Vk,
M
aj-1 Vi,
M = M,
-1
2 g-a
2 g-a
2g-*) - 1
(5)
where g = lim (G (x, Xj, A) — G (x, Xj, Ao)), Gu = G (xj, xJ+1,A) (j = 0) and M is a transfer-matrix that
permits one to find proper conditions for spectral analysis. Namely, the value A belongs to the continuous spectrum if the absolute value of the corresponding eigenvalue ^ of matrix M is equal to one. Whereas for belonging of the value A to the discrete spectrum it is necessary for the corresponding eigenvalue ^ of matrix M in absolute value to be less than one.
From (5), one can find the explicit form of the transfer-matrix's eigenvalues and eigenvectors:
M± =
((2g - a) /Gu)2
1
f ((2g - a) /Gu)2
V 2
- 1 - 1,
v±
2g-a _i_ 2G^ ±
2 g-a 2 G^
1
(6) (7)
1
Thus, keeping in mind the above-mentioned spectral properties of the transfer-matrix and (6), one can obtain the inequality that describes the band structure of the continuous spectrum of the model Hamiltonian:
2g - a
Gu
< 2.
(8)
It is clear that the presence of one kink in the chain (introduced as a shift of one contact point) does not affect the band structure. However, such bending deformation potentiates the appearance of bound states in the gaps.
Let us now examine the bending area more accurately. In order to find a decreasing at infinity solution, one should first merge two semi-infinite chains via a new transfer-matrix MY:
MY = M
_ gy
G^ 2 g-a G^
2 g-a G^
(2g-a)2 -G
where GY = G (x0, x1, A). And then, one should satisfy the linear dependence condition:
1
1
(9)
(10)
where
= Zv±. By substituting expressions (5), (7) and (9) into condition (10), one can obtain the
spectral equation in the most simple form as follows:
G y
G
G
Gy
, , I 2g - a
+
G,
1
0.
(11)
Finally, one should take into account that the solution A* of (11) must satisfy the corresponding condition on
2g - a
G,
> 2.
Thus, the solutions of problem (11)-(12) draws up the discrete spectrum of the model Hamiltonian.
2
2
2
+
+
a
1
0
a
+
a
a
1
1
2
Y
A
4. Results and discussions
Gathering all facts mentioned above, the Theorem representing spectrum of the model Hamiltonian is stated: Theorem. Let the bend angle 7 of the chain belong to [0; w - n/3). The continuous spectrum has band structure and is given by Equation (8). There are eigenvalues of infinite multiplicity which are given by the eigenvalues of the Neumann Laplacian for the ball corresponding to the eigenfunctions vanishing at the both opposite points of the ball (xj and xj-i). If there is no bending deformation (7 = 0) the discrete spectrum is empty. There exist values of the model parameters a, 7, A0 and w such that the model Hamiltonian has eigenvalues in the gaps in the case with 7 = 0 and these eigenvalues are given by (11)—(12).
Figures 2-5 depict the results of numerical modelling of the spectral problem. From these graphs, one can see how changing the parameters influence its spectral characteristics (gap widths, band's splitting (Fig. 2-4) and eigenvalue's appearance (Fig. 5)).
Fig. 2. Band structure of continuous spectrum depending on a (with w = 5n/6, 7 = 0)
Fig. 3. Band structure of continuous spectrum depending on w during "free particle motion" (a = 0, 7 = 0)
Fig. 4. Band structure of continuous spectrum depending on w in the presence of ¿-potentials at contact points Xj (7 = 0)
Furthermore, analytical expressions for the lowest energy band can be obtained. Specifically, the asymptotic expressions for borders of the first energy band can be gained from (8) when A tends to zero:
3
Ai = —
3
4nA,
0
a
- a+ E
A2 =
3
2 4nA0
+ E I
fe = 1,i=0 \
Ni,k pf , Ao
P¡ (cos w) -
k = 1,l = 0 A0
bl,k
l,k
C2 l,k
A
0
+ Pi (cos w)
l,k
A0
+ (A2),
E
k=1,l=0
Nik (1 - Pi (cos w))
l,k
1
+ o (a:
1
a
2
4
Fig. 5. Spectral structure depending on bending angle 7 (with a = 2 and w = 5/6): grey bands — the two neighboring bands of continuous spectrum (do not depend on 7), curves — values that belong to the discrete spectrum
where xl,k is a k-th root of the equation: j (x) = 0 and Ni,k is a normalization factor.
Thus, this model allows us to obtain both analytical and numerical results for a non-trivial three-dimensional system. Finally, the described model allows us to exert an influence on the spectrum of the zigzag-like chain of resonators. Variation of the model parameters is a tool which can be utlized to control and modify the spectrum structure.
Acknowledgements
This work was partially financially supported by the Government of the Russian Federation (grant 074-U01), by grant MK-5161.2016.1 of the President of the Russian Federation, by grant 16-11-10330 of Russian Science Foundation.
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