JC-39) Tunneling of Protons and Electrons Given the same particle energy and barrier height and width, which would tunnel more readily: a proton or an electron? Is this consistent with the usual rule of thumb governing whether classical or nonclassical behavior should prevail?

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JC-39) Tunneling of Protons and Electrons
Given the same particle energy and barrier height and width, which would tunnel more
readily: a proton or an electron? Is this consistent with the usual rule of thumb governing whether
classical or nonclassical behavior should prevail?
Transcribed Image Text:JC-39) Tunneling of Protons and Electrons Given the same particle energy and barrier height and width, which would tunnel more readily: a proton or an electron? Is this consistent with the usual rule of thumb governing whether classical or nonclassical behavior should prevail?
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