Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
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Author: Douglas C. Giancoli
Publisher: Addison-Wesley
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Chapter 38, Problem 28P

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To determine

The formula for the positions of the maxima in |ψ|2 for the particle in the nth state in an infinite square well.

(b)

To determine

The formula for the positions of the minima in |ψ|2 for the particle in the nth state in an infinite square well.

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(i) Obtain the expression for eigenfunctions of a particle trapped in one 1D Infinite potential well of length, L. (ii) Calculate the wavelength of photons emitted when an electron is confined in a 0.1 nm wide infinite potential well that makes a transition from the second excited state to the first excited state.
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