Uniqueness of Ground State Solutions for a Defocusing Hartree Equation via Inverse Optimal Problems
Yavdat Il'yasov, Juntao Sun, Nur Valeev, Shuai Yao
TL;DR
This work addresses the uniqueness of ground state solutions for a defocusing Hartree equation with a nonlocal exchange potential by deploying an inverse optimal problem (IOP) framework. It proves the existence of principal solutions and a corresponding unique minimizer of the IOP, enabling reconstruction of the two-point density $\rho$ from spectral data, along with a dual variational formulation. The results establish a continuous dependence of principal solutions on parameters, provide a robust pathway to obtain ground states (including positivity and stability), and connect primal and dual problems to a coherent inverse-spectral interpretation. The developed IOP methodology offers a systematic tool for nonlocal Schrödinger operators, with potential numerical implementations and extensions to multiparameter inverse problems in quantum systems.
Abstract
We study a generalized defocusing Hartree equation with nonlocal exchange potential and repulsive Hartree--Fock interaction. Using an inverse optimal problem (IOP) approach, we prove the existence and uniqueness of ground state solutions. Additionally, we establish the existence of principal solutions, their continuous dependence on parameters, and a dual variational formulation. The IOP method provides a systematic framework for addressing inverse problems in nonlocal Schrödinger operators and offers new insights into the structure of solutions for defocusing Hartree-type equations.
