14. An electron is bound in a one-dimensional infinite square well potential in the first excited state. The wavelength of the lowest energy single photon that the system can absorb is 438 nm. What is the width of the well?

14. An electron is bound in a one-dimensional infinite square well potential in the first excited state. The wavelength of the lowest energy single photon that the system can absorb is 438 nm. What is the width of the well?

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Chapter7: Quantum Mechanics

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Problem 49P: An electron confined to a box has the ground state energy of 2.5 eV. What is the width of the box?

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