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Transmission coefficient in double barrier quantum tunnelling effect
- 1 Xi’an jiaotong-liverpool University
- 2 Malvern College School
- 3 University of Toronto
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Abstract
At the turn of the twentieth century, the establishment of quantum theory propelled rapid advancements, particularly in the understanding of quantum tunnelling—a fundamental phenomenon in quantum mechanics crucial for various physical processes. The quantum phenomenon of particle passes through potential barriers is of great importance. In classical physics, when the energy of a particle is less than the height of a double barrier structure, it is impossible for it to pass through. However, quantum mechanics allows a particle to penetrate the barrier and emerge on the other side. This paper explores the quantum tunnelling effect, focusing on the single potential barrier model in one dimension and subsequently extending to the double potential barrier model. The Schrödinger equation provides the foundational framework for elucidating the motion of microscopic particles, emphasizing wave-particle duality inherent in quantum mechanics. The analysis of the single potential barrier model involves solving the Schrödinger equation in different regions, determining wave functions and coefficients through boundary conditions. The transmission coefficient is derived, representing the probability of a particle passing through a barrier. In the case of a “thick” barrier, an approximate form for transmission coefficient is provided, demonstrating the exponential decrease in transmission probability with increasing barrier thickness.
Keywords
Quantum physics, Transmission coefficient, Double barrier, Quantum tunnelling effect.
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Duan,Z.;Luo,W.;Xu,X. (2023). Transmission coefficient in double barrier quantum tunnelling effect. Theoretical and Natural Science,25,192-197.
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