Problem 11.4

Wave Function Probability Density

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Shown is the time-independent wave function for a particle in a finite-ranged periodic potential energy function (a series of finite square potential energy wells).  You may change the state by click-dragging on the energy-level diagram on the left.  You may view the wave function or the probability density.  In the animation, ħ = 2m =1.

  1. How many finite potential energy wells are there?

  2. Why?

 

 

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