Modern Physics
Modern Physics
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780805303087
Author: Randy Harris
Publisher: Addison Wesley
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Chapter 6, Problem 1CQ
To determine

The particle is in a bound state or not.

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Answer to Problem 1CQ

The particle is not in bound state.

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The Barrier’s potential U(x) and particle’s energy E.The figure is not representingthe particle in bound state as the particle is probably tunneling through walls each time it bounces back and forth, which means that the particle would eventually get-out. Therefore, it is not bound as it is not permanently trapped.

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