How Is the Thickness of a Quantum Well Determined?

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The thickness of a quantum well is determined based on the specific type of quantum well being utilized, either a Single Quantum Well (SQW) or a Multiple Quantum Well (MQW). While the discussion highlights a lack of explicit equations in many research papers, it is established that the thickness is often derived from experimental data or modeling parameters. Researchers typically reference established literature or empirical methods to ascertain the appropriate thickness for their specific applications.

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Thickness of Quantum Well ??

As I know there are two quantum wells exist.

1. Single Quantum Well
2. Multiple Quantum Well

My ques is that : How to find the thickness of a quantum well ? is there any equation to find quantum well thickness ? for single or multiple ?

Usually I have look on papers they just simply put the thickness they have used in their modeling and experimental but not given from where they got it.

Thanks in advance.
 
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What kind of well and what kind of papers are you talking about?
 

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