Compute Wavelength of Electron Moving at Various Speeds

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The discussion revolves around calculating the wavelength of an electron moving at various speeds, as well as exploring energy levels associated with photon emissions from electrons in confined states. The subject area includes quantum mechanics and wave-particle duality.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the quantization of energy levels for electrons in confined states and question the derivation of specific formulas. There are attempts to clarify the use of different constants (h vs. h-bar) and the implications of these choices on calculations.

Discussion Status

The discussion is active, with participants seeking clarification on the equations and constants involved. Some guidance has been offered regarding the use of h-bar and the significance of quantized energy levels, but there is no explicit consensus on the correct approach or solution.

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Participants express uncertainty about the formulas provided, indicating a potential lack of familiarity with the underlying concepts. There is mention of specific homework constraints and the need for a deeper understanding of the equations involved.

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Homework Statement



1. A photon is emmited when an electron confinded to a box of length 10^-9 m undergoes energy level transition, and has a frequency of 2.50 x 10^15 Hz. Find the energy levels associated with emited radiation

Homework Equations



E=n^2h^2/8mL^2
E=Hc/wavelength
E= -13.61/n^2

The Attempt at a Solution



i have no clue

Homework Statement


compute the wavelength of an electron having speed a) 3 x 10^4 m/s b)0.1 x speed of light

Homework Equations



E=n^2h^2/8mL^2
E=Hc/wavelength
E= -13.61/n^2

The Attempt at a Solution



not sure

Homework Statement


A hydrogen discharge tube(lamp) is excited with energy 13.15 eV. How many possible lines would be obsererved in the emission spectrum of these atoms as a result of this exciation, and which ones would be visible. Visible range 4000A and 8000A

Homework Equations



E=n^2h^2/8mL^2
E=Hc/wavelength
E= -13.61/n^2

The Attempt at a Solution


something with factorial not sure how to though
 
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s3b4k said:

Homework Statement



1. A photon is emmited when an electron confinded to a box of length 10^-9 m undergoes energy level transition, and has a frequency of 2.50 x 10^15 Hz. Find the energy levels associated with emited radiation

Initially, the electron is in some unknown stationary state. Then the electron emits a photon of "specific" energy and is now in a lower state. What is special about the energies associated with the different stationary states? They are quantized:

[tex]E_{n} = \frac{n^{2}\pi^{2}\hbar^{2}}{2mL^{2}}[/tex]

Do you got it now? By the way, where did the 8 come from in your formula?
 
im not sure its in my formula book, where did you get the pie from i don't have that in the equation
 
He is using h-bar.

[tex]\hbar = h/(2\pi )[/tex]

And you have all the equations you need for this, why don't you make a serious attempt to solve it?
If you have NO clue, make a (motivated) guess!
 
buffordboy23 said:
Initially, the electron is in some unknown stationary state. Then the electron emits a photon of "specific" energy and is now in a lower state. What is special about the energies associated with the different stationary states? They are quantized:

[tex]E_{n} = \frac{n^{2}\pi^{2}\hbar^{2}}{2mL^{2}}[/tex]

Do you got it now? By the way, where did the 8 come from in your formula?

He is using equation with h, placks constat, you are using formula with h-bar. Be careful! :-)
 

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