The O(4) algebra of the hydrogen atom is made use of to define its squeezed coherent states. It it shown that the effect of squeezing is to increase the energy of the atom in its levels. The corrections to the Bohr formula and the spectral transitions due to squeezing are calculated.

M Venkata Satyanarayana

Department Of Physics

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Journal	Data powered by TypesetJournal of Physics A: Mathematical and General
Publisher	Data powered by TypesetIOP Publishing
ISSN	03054470
Open Access	No