Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
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Author: Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.
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Chapter 2.6, Problem 2.35P
(a)
To determine
The probability of the particle to reflect back.
(b)
To determine
The reason why the potential does not correctly represent a cliff.
(c)
To determine
The probability of the neutron to get absorbed, initiating another fission.
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Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
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