Anderson Localization

Quantum particles in a disordered lattice become exponentially localized. In 1D, any disorder localizes all states. Explore how disorder strength W controls the localization length ξ.

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ψ(n+1) = (E − εₙ)ψ(n) − ψ(n−1)  |  ξ ~ 105·t²/W² (Born approx)  |  All states localized in 1D