Electron gases in toroidal shells: mode coupling and state functions

Abstract

Eigenvalues and wave functions describing free electron gases in toroidal shells are determined using a basis set expansion natural to the system geometry. Couplings between azimuthal and poloidal modes are found to be appreciable at lower values of $m_{\varphi }$, modifying single particle density distributions within the shells. Thermodynamic state functions are calculated and contrasted with those of a solid toroidal volume.

arXiv comment20 pages, 13 figures

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