Explore potential theoretic methods for deterministic Schrödinger operators in this 58-minute lecture by Wilhelm Schlag from Yale University. Delivered as part of the SMS 2023 series on Periodic and Ergodic Spectral Problems, this talk delves into advanced mathematical concepts at the intersection of potential theory and quantum mechanics. Gain insights into the application of these methods to analyze the spectral properties of Schrödinger operators in deterministic settings. Suitable for researchers and graduate students in mathematical physics and spectral theory, the lecture offers a deep dive into cutting-edge techniques in this specialized field.