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arxiv: 1002.0742 · v2 · pith:NQOGHIMSnew · submitted 2010-02-03 · 🧮 math-ph · hep-ph· hep-th· math.MP· nucl-th· quant-ph

Spectral singularities for Non-Hermitian one-dimensional Hamiltonians: puzzles with resolution of identity

classification 🧮 math-ph hep-phhep-thmath.MPnucl-thquant-ph
keywords spectralsingularitycompletenesshamiltoniansidentitynon-hermitianbi-orthogonalclass
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We examine the completeness of bi-orthogonal sets of eigenfunctions for non-Hermitian Hamiltonians possessing a spectral singularity. The correct resolutions of identity are constructed for delta like and smooth potentials. Their form and the contribution of a spectral singularity depend on the class of functions employed for physical states. With this specification there is no obstruction to completeness originating from a spectral singularity.

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