Extended 5-Minute Research
Presentation Script – Schrödinger
Equation & VIM
Title Slide
Good [morning/afternoon], I’m Swayam Kataria from Chitkara University. I’ll be presenting
our research on “Approximate Analytical Solution of (2+1)-D and (3+1)-D Schrödinger
Equations Using the Variational Iteration Method” — a semi-analytical approach to solving
high-dimensional nonlinear equations.
Abstract
This research focuses on applying the Variational Iteration Method (VIM) to solve
Schrödinger equations in two complex dimensions: (2+1)D and (3+1)D. We demonstrate
through examples that VIM is not only accurate but also computationally efficient in
handling multidimensional and nonlinear PDEs. The study highlights how VIM overcomes
the limitations of traditional methods in such contexts.
Keywords
Some key concepts related to this research include partial differential equations, nonlinear
Schrödinger equations, and semi-analytical iterative methods like VIM. These are critical in
modeling quantum systems, wave propagation, and high-dimensional physical phenomena.
Introduction to PDE
Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) are the foundation of modeling phenomena in physics,
biology, fluid dynamics, and more. Specifically, the Schrödinger equation is a fundamental
model in quantum mechanics. As we move to (2+1)D and (3+1)D systems, the complexity
increases, and traditional methods struggle with computational feasibility and accuracy.
Literature Review
Many classical approaches — like the Lindstedt–Poincaré method, multiple scales, and
homotopy perturbation — are powerful but become restrictive or inapplicable for strongly
nonlinear or higher-dimensional systems. Hence, newer methods like VIM and Laplace-VIM
are being explored for improved convergence and flexibility.
Variational Iteration Method
VIM is an iterative technique that constructs correction functionals to progressively refine
the solution. It doesn’t require linearization or small perturbation assumptions — making it
suitable for nonlinear PDEs like the Schrödinger equation.
Solution Graphs
The graphs here show the real and imaginary parts of our solutions for both (2+1)D and
(3+1)D equations.
🔹 The real part (as seen in the funnel-shaped plot) shows localized behavior, indicating how
the solution decays at boundaries.
🔹 The imaginary part forms a bowl-shaped curve, showing phase variation and wave
propagation in space.
These demonstrate that the method captures complex dynamics accurately.
Why VIM
This slide compares VIM with other classical methods.
| Method | Linearization Needed | Nonlinearity Handling | High-Dim Applicability |
Iterative Convergence |
|----------------------|----------------------|------------------------|-------------------------|--------------------
----|
| Finite Difference | Yes | Poor | Limited | Moderate |
| Perturbation Method | Yes | Limited | Poor | Fast (if valid) |
| Homotopy Perturbation| No | Good | Moderate | Moderate
|
| Variational Iteration (VIM) | No | Excellent | Excellent | Fast & Stable
|
As shown, VIM performs strongly in handling nonlinearity, dimensionality, and fast
convergence — key for solving complex PDEs like Schrödinger’s.
Future Scope
While this research focuses on stationary (2+1)D and (3+1)D Schrödinger equations, the
method is flexible. In the future, we aim to:
- Extend VIM to fractional Schrödinger equations for quantum chaos modeling
- Apply the method to nonlinear systems in optics and fluid dynamics
- Develop hybrid models combining VIM with machine learning
- Analyze time-dependent or stochastic quantum potentials
- Study system stability through Lyapunov-type functionals
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Variational Iteration Method is highly effective for solving (2+1)-D and
(3+1)-D Schrödinger equations. Unlike classical methods, VIM handles high-dimensional,
nonlinear systems with better stability and convergence. It opens a new pathway for solving
other complex PDEs in quantum mechanics and beyond.
Thank You
Thank you for your attention. I’d be happy to take any questions.
If any question is outside the current scope, I’d say:
“That’s a valuable point and while it goes beyond this presentation, I’d be happy to explore
it further and follow up afterward.”