/*! This file is auto-generated */ .wp-block-button__link{color:#fff;background-color:#32373c;border-radius:9999px;box-shadow:none;text-decoration:none;padding:calc(.667em + 2px) calc(1.333em + 2px);font-size:1.125em}.wp-block-file__button{background:#32373c;color:#fff;text-decoration:none} Q17E A beam of particles of energy E ... [FREE SOLUTION] | 91影视

91影视

A beam of particles of energy E incident upon a potential step ofU0=(5/4)E is described by wave function:inc(x)=eikx

  1. Determine the reflected wave and wave inside the step by enforcing the required continuity conditions to obtain their (possibly complex) amplitudes.
  2. Verify the explicit calculation the ratio of reflected probability density to the incident probability density is 1.

Short Answer

Expert verified
  1. The reflected wave is given by,refl=35-i45e-xand the wave inside the step can be written as,x>0=85-i45e-x
  2. The ratio of reflected probability density to the incident probability densityB*B=35+i4535-i45=1

Step by step solution

01

Concept involved

A particle is defined by the wave function: Be-2x for x<0andCe4x forx>0 . For the given wave function to becontinuous, atx=0,B=C

02

Calculation of B and C

To left of the step x<0as:

=inc+ref=eikx+Be-ikx

To the right of the step x>0as:

=Ce-x

Her, must be continuous at x=0.

e0+Be0=Ce01+B=C

Here, ddx must be continuous at x=0.

ike0-ikBe0=-Ce0ik1-B=-C

From first and second condition:

ik1-B=1+Bik+ik-=i2mEh+2m54E-Ehi2mEh-2m54E-Eh

Divide by 鈭2mE/everywhere:

B=i+54-1i-54-1=i+12i-12B=35-i45

Substitute this in C, the equation obtained is:

C=85-i45

03

(a) Determining reflected wave and the wave

If,refl=Be-x

By putting value of B from Step 3 in the above-mentioned equation and solve:

refl=35-i45e-x

If, x>0=Ce-x

By putting value of C from Step 3 in the above-mentioned equation solve as:

x>0=85-i45e-x

Hence, the reflected wave is given by, refl=35-i45e-x and the wave inside the step can be written as, x>0=85-i45e-x

04

(b) Ratio of reflected and incident probability density

The ratio of reflected and incident probability can be calculated by the following equation,

B*B=35+i4535-i45=1

Unlock Step-by-Step Solutions & Ace Your Exams!

  • Full Textbook Solutions

    Get detailed explanations and key concepts

  • Unlimited Al creation

    Al flashcards, explanations, exams and more...

  • Ads-free access

    To over 500 millions flashcards

  • Money-back guarantee

    We refund you if you fail your exam.

Over 30 million students worldwide already upgrade their learning with 91影视!

One App. One Place for Learning.

All the tools & learning materials you need for study success - in one app.

Get started for free

Most popular questions from this chapter

What fraction of a beam of 50eVelectrons would get through a 200V1nm wide electrostatic barrier?

A beam of particles of energy incident upon a potential step ofU0=(3/4),is described by wave function:inc(x)=eikx

The amplitude of the wave (related to the number of the incident per unit distance) is arbitrarily chosen as 1.

  1. Determine the reflected wave and wave inside the step by enforcing the required continuity conditions to obtain their (possibly complex) amplitudes.
  2. Verify the explicit calculation of the ratio of reflected probability density to the incident probability density agrees with equation (6-7).

For the E>U0 potential barrier, the reflection, and transmission probabilities are the ratios:

R=B*BA*AT=F*FA*A

Where A, B, and F are multiplicative coefficients of the incident, reflected, and transmitted waves. From the four smoothness conditions, solve for B and F in terms of A, insert them in R and T ratios, and thus derive equations (6-12).

The matter wave dispersion relation given in equation (6-23) is correct only at low speed and when mass/internal energy is ignored.

(a) Using the relativistically correct relationship among energy, momentum and mass, show that the correct dispersion relation is

=k2c2+m2c42

(b) Show that in the limit of low speed (small p and k) and ignoring mass/internal energy, this expression aggress with that of equation (6-23).

Fusion in the Sun: Without tunnelling. our Sun would fail us. The source of its energy is nuclear fusion. and a crucial step is the fusion of a light-hydrogen nucleus, which is just a proton, and a heavy-hydrogen nucleus. which is of the same charge but twice the mass. When these nuclei get close enough. their short-range attraction via the strong force overcomes their Coulomb repulsion. This allows them to stick together, resulting in a reduced total mass/internal energy and a consequent release of kinetic energy. However, the Sun's temperature is simply too low to ensure that nuclei move fast enough to overcome their repulsion.

a) By equating the average thermal kinetic energy that the nuclei would have when distant,32KBT. and the Coulomb potential energy they would have when 2fm apart, roughly the separation at which they stick, show that a temperature of about 1019K would be needed.

b) The Sun's core is only about 10k. If nuclei can鈥檛 make it "over the top." they must tunnel. Consider the following model, illustrated in the figure: One nucleus is fixed at the origin, while the other approaches from far away with energyE. As rdecreases, the Coulomb potential energy increases, until the separation ris roughly the nuclear radius rnuc. Whereupon the potential energy is Umaxand then quickly drops down into a very deep "hole" as the strong-force attraction takes over. Given then EUmax, the point b, where tunnelling must begin. will be very large compared with rnuc, so we approximate the barrier's width Las simply b. Its height, U0, we approximate by the Coulomb potential evaluated at b2. Finally. for the energy Ewhich fixes b, let us use 432KBT. which is a reasonable limit, given the natural range of speeds in a thermodynamic system.Combining these approximations, show that the exponential factor in the wide-barrier tunnelling probability is

exp[-e24蟺蔚0h4m3kBT]

c)Using the proton mass for , evaluate this factor for a temperature of107K. Then evaluate it at3000K. about that of an incandescent filament or hot flame. and rather high by Earth standards. Discuss the consequences.

See all solutions

Recommended explanations on Physics Textbooks

View all explanations

What do you think about this solution?

We value your feedback to improve our textbook solutions.

Study anywhere. Anytime. Across all devices.