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Polaron Energy Levels in a Parabolic Potential Well
The energy levels of polaron states in a parabolic potential well has been discussed in this article and studied with particular reference to the interaction between quantum confinement and electron-phonon interaction. Polaron - Energy spectrum of a harmonic oscillator is studied by using the Feynman path integral. It is seen that confinement is involved in the shift in energy level which is strongly affected by the well parameters and polaron coupling constant. Binding energy and effective mass of the polaron can be altered through its increased localization in higher sided wells. These experimental findings help to understand the polaron behavior in low-dimensional semiconductor materials with implications on the use of the materials in devices of optoelectronic and quantum technologies.
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