Question: We will see in Section 9.9 that when a charged particle in a one-dimensional box (PIB) absorbs or emits a photon, the quantum number n

We will see in Section 9.9 that when a charged particle in a one-dimensional box (PIB) absorbs or emits a photon, the quantum number n must change by an odd integer: Δn = ±1, ±3, ±5,...... Transitions with n changing by an even integer are not allowed for the PIB. Show that the allowed transition frequencies have the form v = k(h/8ml2), where k takes on certain whole-number values. Find the smallest value of k for which two different Δn values give the same emission frequency.

Step by Step Solution

3.57 Rating (171 Votes )

There are 3 Steps involved in it

1 Expert Approved Answer
Step: 1 Unlock

h 1 E upper E lower h 1 h 2 8ml 2 n 2 u n 2 l h8ml 2 k where k is an integer For n u n l 1 and ... View full answer

blur-text-image
Question Has Been Solved by an Expert!

Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts

Step: 2 Unlock
Step: 3 Unlock

Document Format (1 attachment)

Word file Icon

959-P-M-A-M (387).docx

120 KBs Word File

Students Have Also Explored These Related Mechanics Questions!