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The ODE/IM Correspondence and PT-Symmetric Quantum Mechanics

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Statistical Field Theories

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A connection between integrable quantum field theory and the spectral theory of ordinary differential equations is reviewed, with particular emphasis being given to its relevance to certain problems in PT-symmetric quantum mechanics.

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Dorey, P., Dunning, C., Tateo, R. (2002). The ODE/IM Correspondence and PT-Symmetric Quantum Mechanics. In: Cappelli, A., Mussardo, G. (eds) Statistical Field Theories. NATO Science Series, vol 73. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0514-2_2

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