Complex Quantum Mechanical Problem needs Plotting

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The discussion centers on the equation for transmission coefficient T in the context of a 1-D step potential barrier problem in Quantum Mechanics. The equation is defined as T=(cos(k2*a)^2+(1/4)*(r* + (1/r*))*sin(k2*a)*sin(k2*a))^{-1}, where r=k2/k1 and k2 is derived from k2=√(2*m*(E-V))/ħ. The user seeks to express T as a function of α=V/E for plotting purposes but is struggling with the manipulation of k2. Suggestions include exploring the squaring of k2 and k1 to facilitate the transformation.

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So I have this equation:

T=(cos(k2*a)^2+(1/4)*(r^\ast+\frac{1}{r^\ast})*sin(k2*a)*sin(k2^\ast*a))^{-1}

where r=k2/k1; r^\ast=\frac{k2^\ast}{k1}; k2^\ast is the complex conjugate of k2

also k2=\frac{\sqrt{2*m*(E-V)}}{\hbar} and k1=\frac{\sqrt{2*m*E}}{\hbar}

m,\hbar,a are all constants
Somehow I need to write T as a function of \alpha=\frac{V}{E} so that I can plot it.
Truth be told I have no idea what to do. I tried playing around with k2 but got nowhere. So any ideas or pointing in the right direction would be much appreciated.
In case anyone is wondering where this is coming from it is the 1-D step potential barrier problem in into Quantum Mechanics.

Thank you
 
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Hi neutrino2063! :smile:
neutrino2063 said:
k2=\frac{\sqrt{2*m*(E-V)}}{\hbar} and k1=\frac{\sqrt{2*m*E}}{\hbar}

Somehow I need to write T as a function of \alpha=\frac{V}{E} so that I can plot it.
Truth be told I have no idea what to do. I tried playing around with k2 but got nowhere.

But did you try squaring k2 (and k1)? :wink:
 

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