A new effective algorithm for the resonant state of a Schrödinger equation Original Research Article

In this paper we present a new effective algorithm for the Schrödinger equation. This new method differs from the original Numerov method only in one simple coefficient, by which we can extend the interval of periodicity from 6 to infinity and obtain an embedded correct factor to improve the accuracy. We compare the new method with the original Numerov method by the well-known problem of Woods–Saxon potential. The numerical results show that the new method has great advantage in accuracy over the original. Particularly for the resonant state, the accuracy is improved with four orders overall, and even six to seven orders for the highest oscillatory solution. Surely, this method will replace the original Numerov method and be widely used in various area.