A particle with the velocity v and the probability current density J is incident from the left on a potential step of height Uo, that is, U (r) Uo at r > 0 and U(r) = 0 at r < 0. The particle has the energy E < Uo and thus gets fully reflected by the step. Calculate the probability density w(x) to find the particle in the classically-forbidden region r> 0.

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**Quantum Mechanics: Reflection at a Potential Step**

Consider a particle with velocity \( v \) and probability current density \( J \) approaching a potential step from the left. The potential step has a height \( U_0 \), defined as:

- \( U(x) = U_0 \) for \( x > 0 \)
- \( U(x) = 0 \) for \( x < 0 \)

The particle has an energy \( E \) such that \( E < U_0 \). Consequently, the particle is entirely reflected by the potential step.

**Task:**

Calculate the probability density \( w(x) \) that describes finding the particle in the classically forbidden region where \( x > 0 \).
Transcribed Image Text:**Quantum Mechanics: Reflection at a Potential Step** Consider a particle with velocity \( v \) and probability current density \( J \) approaching a potential step from the left. The potential step has a height \( U_0 \), defined as: - \( U(x) = U_0 \) for \( x > 0 \) - \( U(x) = 0 \) for \( x < 0 \) The particle has an energy \( E \) such that \( E < U_0 \). Consequently, the particle is entirely reflected by the potential step. **Task:** Calculate the probability density \( w(x) \) that describes finding the particle in the classically forbidden region where \( x > 0 \).
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To calculate the probability density to find the particle in the classically-forbidden region for x>0:

 

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