How do I derive T (transmission) in a rectangular potential barrier with E > V0?

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The discussion focuses on deriving the transmission coefficient (T) for a particle encountering a rectangular potential barrier where the energy (E) exceeds the potential (V0). The potential is defined as V(X) = 0 for x < 0 and x > a, and V0 for 0 < x < a. The wave functions are expressed as Psi(x)1, Psi(x)2, and Psi(x)3, with boundary conditions applied to eliminate reflection coefficients. The user encountered difficulties in eliminating k1 from the equations but ultimately resolved the issue.

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Barrier potential, E> V0

V(X) = 0 ( x < 0 )
= V0 ( 0 < x < a )
= 0 ( x> a )

Psi(x)1 = Aexp[ik1x] + B exp[-ik1x]
Psi(x)2 = Cexp[ik2x] + D exp[-ik2x]
Psi(x)3 = Fexp[ik1x] + G exp[-ik1x] ( K3= K1 so I put k1 )

and G = 0 because there is no reflection,

I used B.C so I get 4 functions
and I calculated and I found what is A/F .
but there is problem
exp[ik2a] and exp[-ik2a], I changed into sine and cosine
but there is remaind exp[ik1a]

I have to derive T(transmission) but there is no K1
how do I eliminate that?

this problem is from Introductory Nuclear Physics chap.2 - 1
please help me :(
 
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nickjer said:
You definitely should show more work, since I have no idea what steps you are doing and where you went wrong. But wikipedia does a very similar problem:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rectangular_potential_barrier

my Q was how I change t to T in wikipedia where you link.
why there is sine fomula?

but, finally I've done :)
thank you
 

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