Consider a single-slit diffraction experiment using electrons. (Single-slit diffraction was described in Section 22.4.) Using Figure 39.5 as a model, draw

a. A dot picture showing the arrival positions of the first 40 or 50 electrons.

b. A graph of |ψ(x)|² for the electrons on the detection screen.

c. A graph of ψ(x) for the electrons. Keep in mind that ψ, as a wave-like function, oscillates between positive and negative.

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P(x) = (x)* a ( (mm) 1 3. 2.