Counting Particles Passing Through a Hole

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The discussion focuses on calculating the number of particles passing through a small hole under random motion without external forces. Participants reference the energy equations for photons and particles, emphasizing the relationship between energy, wavelength, and the number of photons. The concept of diffraction is introduced as a factor affecting the particles as they pass through the hole. Additionally, the importance of providing detailed context and calculations in questions is highlighted for clarity. Overall, the conversation underscores the need for more information to accurately address the inquiry.
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I want to find out how many paricles on random move passing through a little hole ?
There is no condition or force acting on eachof them. :biggrin: :biggrin:Thanks guys:biggrin: :biggrin:
 
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E=h\nu

which is the energy for one photon, then can you see what the energy of many photons is??

E=nh\nu

where n is the number of photons, hence rearrage to get n,

i presume the photons get diffracted as they go through the hole in which case

E=\frac{nhc}{\lambda}

where lambda is
\lambda=2d\sin\theta

because you haven't given information on what you are given ie what values you have, I will also give you this for a particle,

E=\frac{n\hbar^{2}k^{2}}{2m}

where

k=\frac{2\pi}{\lambda}

and as before \lambda=2d\sin\theta



also when asking questions, it is best to put more into them, your own workings and understanding and also a bit more in about the question, it is not easy to understand what you are asking with only 2 lines of writing

best wishes

Newo
 
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