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Wavepacket Parameters
Particle Energy (E)
Energy of the incoming quantum particle
0.030 Ā± 0.005
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Higher particle energy increases the probability of tunnelling through the barrier!
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Potential Barrier
Barrier Height (Vā)
Height of the potential energy barrier
0.040
Barrier Width (L)
Width of the potential barrier
20
Ramp Gradient
Smoothness of barrier edges
0
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Quantum Wavefunction Visualization
Speed:
20x
T(E) = e-2ĪŗL where Īŗ = ā(2m(Vā-E)/āĀ²)
Transmission Coefficient Formula for Quantum Tunnelling
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Learning Scenarios
š¢ Easy Tunnel
High E, Low Vā
š” Balanced
E ā Vā
š“ Hard Tunnel
Low E, High Vā
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E > Vā (Over)
š Wide Barrier
Large L
š¶ Step Potential
Infinite Width
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Physics Data
Particle Energy (E)
0.030
Barrier Height (Vā)
0.040
Barrier Width (L)
20 units
Transmission %
0.0%
Reflection %
100.0%
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Key Observations
- ā Click "ā¶ļø" to start the simulation
- ā Adjust parameters and observe changes
- ā Try different presets to understand tunnelling