Introduction to Quantum Mechanics · Problem 9.3

The WKB Approximation — David J. Griffiths

Physics — Quantum Mechanics · wkb-transmission-probability-finite-square-barrier

Problem

Use Equation 9.23 to calculate the approximate transmission probability for a particle of energy EE that encounters a finite square barrier of height V0>EV_0 > E and width 2a2a. Compare your answer with the exact result (Problem 2.33), to which it should reduce in the WKB regime T≪1T \ll 1.

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