In these problems use atomic units (h = m = e = 1). 1) What is the reflection probability for a delta function potential with ? = 4 when E = 2 hartrees? 2) What is the transmission probability for a delta function potential with ? = 4 when E = 2 hartrees? 3) What is the reflection probability for a delta function potential with ? = 4 when E = 12 hartrees? 4) What is the transmission probability for a delta function potential with ? = 4 when E = 12 hartrees? 5) For a delta function potential, name two ways that you can decrease the transmission probability.
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Step 1: The reflection probability for a delta function potential with u = 4 when E = 2 hartrees is given by the formula: \[R = \left| \frac{1 - \frac{u^2}{2}}{1 + \frac{u^2}{2}} \right|^2\] Show more…
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