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trelek2
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Hi. I've been trying to understand the phenomenon of step potential, when energy of particle E is higher than the potential V.
Then we have solution on both sides of boundary in the form of wave functions...
Is the reflection coefficient in this case simply (E-V)/E ??
Can anyone show me a more formal explanation, however not as formal as in books (so that i understand :)
What does the quantum mechanical coefficient really tell us (in comparison with classical thinking)?
If we think about it classically I think we can be sure that particle gets transmitted at boundary, but loses some energy.
From the QM point of view, on the other hand I guess we have a probability that particle gets reflected?
Please tell me if my reasoning is correct:) cheers!
Then we have solution on both sides of boundary in the form of wave functions...
Is the reflection coefficient in this case simply (E-V)/E ??
Can anyone show me a more formal explanation, however not as formal as in books (so that i understand :)
What does the quantum mechanical coefficient really tell us (in comparison with classical thinking)?
If we think about it classically I think we can be sure that particle gets transmitted at boundary, but loses some energy.
From the QM point of view, on the other hand I guess we have a probability that particle gets reflected?
Please tell me if my reasoning is correct:) cheers!