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why is the debroglie wavelength of a trapped particle equal to lamda=2L/n?
Debroglie Wavelength: Trapped Particle's Lamda=2L/n
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The de Broglie wavelength of a trapped particle is defined as λ = 2L/n, where L represents the length of the confinement and n is the quantum number. This relationship arises from the boundary conditions imposed on the wavefunction, which behaves as a standing wave with nodes at the boundaries, similar to a vibrating string fixed at both ends. Understanding this concept is crucial for grasping quantum mechanics and wave-particle duality.
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