The reflection probability from a step potential was calculated for E V 0 in Section 16 5 Is Equation (16 18) valid for E V 0 What information can you extract from Figure 16 1 that will allow you to state the value of R for a step potential if E V 0 Figure 16 1 Vo n 5 n 4 n 3 n 2 n 1 a 2 x a 2...

No because the equations would result in comple ...

The reflection probability from a step potential was calculated for E > V 0 in Section 16.5.

Question:

The reflection probability from a step potential was calculated for E > V₀in Section 16.5. Is Equation (16.18) valid for E < V₀? What information can you extract from Figure 16.1 that will allow you to state the value of R for a step potential if E < V₀?

Figure 16.1

Vo n=5 n=4 n=3 n=2 n=1 -a/2-x-a/2