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Show that the phase shifts ϕ(for the even-parity stationary...

Show that the phase shifts $\phi$ (for the even-parity stationary state) and $\phi^{\prime}$ (for the odd-parity state) that are associated with scattering by a classically allowed region of potential $V_{0}$ and width $2 a$, satisfy $\tan (k a+\phi)=-(k / K) \cot (K a) \quad$ and $\quad \tan \left(k a+\phi^{\prime}\right)=(k / K) \tan (K a)$ where $k$ and $K$ are, respectively, the wavenumbers at infinity and in the scattering potential. Show that $$ P_{\mathrm{refl}}=\cos ^{2}\left(\phi^{\prime}-\phi\right)=\frac{(K / k-k / K)^{2} \sin ^{2}(2 K a)}{(K / k+k / K)^{2} \sin ^{2}(2 K a)+4 \cos ^{2}(2 K a)} $$ Hint: apply the cosine rule for an angle in a triangle in terms of the lengths of the triangle's sides to the top triangle in Figure $5.23$.

Show that the phase shifts $\phi$ (for the even-parity stationary state) and $\phi^{\prime}$ (for the odd-parity state) that are associated with scattering by a
classically allowed region of potential $V_{0}$ and width $2 a$, satisfy $\tan (k a+\phi)=-(k / K) \cot (K a) \quad$ and $\quad \tan \left(k a+\phi^{\prime}\right)=(k / K) \tan (K a)$ where $k$ and $K$ are, respectively, the wavenumbers at infinity and in the scattering potential. Show that
$$
P_{\mathrm{refl}}=\cos ^{2}\left(\phi^{\prime}-\phi\right)=\frac{(K / k-k / K)^{2} \sin ^{2}(2 K a)}{(K / k+k / K)^{2} \sin ^{2}(2 K a)+4 \cos ^{2}(2 K a)}
$$
Hint: apply the cosine rule for an angle in a triangle in terms of the lengths of the triangle's sides to the top triangle in Figure $5.23$.

Key Concepts

Quantum Scattering Theory

This theory studies how particles, described by wave functions, interact with potential regions, leading to partial reflection and transmission. It involves solving the Schrödinger equation and applying boundary conditions to connect the wave functions in different regions, which in turn determines observable quantities such as reflection and transmission probabilities.

Phase Shifts

Phase shifts quantify the change in phase of a wave function as it traverses or scatters off a potential. They are crucial in scattering theory because they encapsulate the effect of the potential on the wave, and differences in phase shifts for various solutions (such as even and odd parity states) lead to clear interference patterns that determine reflection and transmission probabilities.

Parity (Even and Odd States)

In many quantum systems, solutions to the Schrödinger equation are categorized based on their symmetry properties — even (symmetric) or odd (antisymmetric). These parity states often acquire different phase shifts when scattered by a potential, and their interference plays an important role in determining the overall scattering outcomes, such as the reflection probability.

Wavenumbers in Different Regions

The wavenumber is linked to the momentum of a particle and depends on the local potential energy. In scattering problems, the wavenumber in the free region (at infinity) differs from the wavenumber inside the potential region. Matching the solutions at the boundaries between these regions requires careful handling of these differing parameters, which ultimately affects the phase shifts.

Reflection Probability and Interference Effects

Reflection probability is an observable quantity derived from the interference of the scattered waves. It is expressed in terms of the phase differences between the even and odd parity components. Trigonometric relationships, like those derived using the cosine rule, allow one to connect algebraic expressions for phase shifts to measurable reflection and transmission probabilities, highlighting the interference phenomena inherent in wave scattering.

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