Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications · Problem 4.4

One-Dimensional Problems — Nouredine Zettili

Physics — Quantum Mechanics · delta-potential-bound-scattering-states

Problem

Consider a particle of mass mm subject to an attractive delta potential V(x)=−V0δ(x)V(x) = -V_0 \delta(x), where V0>0V_0 > 0 (V0V_0 has the dimensions of Energy×\timesDistance). (a) In the case of negative energies, show that this particle has only one bound state; find the binding energy and the wave function. (b) Calculate the probability of finding the particle in the interval −a≤x≤a-a \leq x \leq a. (c) What is the probability that the particle remains bound when V0V_0 is (i) halved suddenly, (ii) quadrupled suddenly? (d) Study the scattering case (i.e., E>0E > 0) and calculate the reflection and transmission coefficients as a function of the wave number kk.

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