In your research on new solid-state devices, you are studying a solid-state structure that can be modeled accurately as an electron in a one- dimensional infinite potential well (box) of width L. In one of your experiments, electromagnetic radiation is absorbed in transitions in which the initial state is the n = 1 ground state. You measure that light of frequency f = 9.0 x 10¹4 Hz is absorbed and that the next higher absorbed frequency is 14.4 x 10¹4 Hz. What is the quantum number for the final state the transition that leads to the absorption of photon of frequency 9.0 x 10¹4 Hz? n = 4 Submit ✓ Correct Part B What is the quantum number for the final state the transition that leads to the absorption of photon of frequency 14.4 x 10¹4 Hz? n = 5 Submit ▾ Part C Previous Answers ✓ Correct What is the width L of the potential well? Express your answer with the appropriate units. Submit Previous Answers ▾ Part D L = Value A = 111 μA Request Answer Units What is the longest wavelength in air of electromagnetic wave that can be absorbed by an electron if it is initially in the n = 1 state? Express your answer with the appropriate units. μÀ ? ⒸIF ? nm Submit Previous Answers Request Answer

In your research on new solid-state devices, you are studying a solid-state structure that can be modeled accurately as an electron in a one- dimensional infinite potential well (box) of width L. In one of your experiments, electromagnetic radiation is absorbed in transitions in which the initial state is the n = 1 ground state. You measure that light of frequency f = 9.0 x 10¹4 Hz is absorbed and that the next higher absorbed frequency is 14.4 x 10¹4 Hz. What is the quantum number for the final state the transition that leads to the absorption of photon of frequency 9.0 x 10¹4 Hz? n = 4 Submit ✓ Correct Part B What is the quantum number for the final state the transition that leads to the absorption of photon of frequency 14.4 x 10¹4 Hz? n = 5 Submit ▾ Part C Previous Answers ✓ Correct What is the width L of the potential well? Express your answer with the appropriate units. Submit Previous Answers ▾ Part D L = Value A = 111 μA Request Answer Units What is the longest wavelength in air of electromagnetic wave that can be absorbed by an electron if it is initially in the n = 1 state? Express your answer with the appropriate units. μÀ ? ⒸIF ? nm Submit Previous Answers Request Answer

University Physics Volume 3

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Chapter7: Quantum Mechanics

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