oddiseas
Aug21-10, 05:15 AM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
A square well of length L= 0.6 mm is to be used as a trap for He atoms at 20 K. Consider the values of some of the lowest energy levels of He atoms in a 1-D square well. Explain if it is valid to use the Boltzmann distribution in this situation
2. Relevant equations
3. The attempt at a solution
The square well has no analytic solution, so how am i supposed to evaluate the energy levels to see if i can use a boltzman distribution?
A square well of length L= 0.6 mm is to be used as a trap for He atoms at 20 K. Consider the values of some of the lowest energy levels of He atoms in a 1-D square well. Explain if it is valid to use the Boltzmann distribution in this situation
2. Relevant equations
3. The attempt at a solution
The square well has no analytic solution, so how am i supposed to evaluate the energy levels to see if i can use a boltzman distribution?