Relationship between Wave Packet Wavelength & Group Velocity

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The relationship between wavelength and group velocity in wave packets is defined by the de Broglie relation, which connects wavelength to momentum. A larger wavelength corresponds to a lower momentum, resulting in a smaller group velocity. Therefore, as the wavelength increases, the group velocity decreases. Understanding this relationship is crucial for analyzing wave packet behavior in quantum mechanics.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of wave packets in quantum mechanics
  • Familiarity with the de Broglie wavelength concept
  • Knowledge of group velocity and phase velocity
  • Basic principles of momentum in physics
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  • Investigate the differences between group velocity and phase velocity
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What is the relationship wavelength and group velocity in wave packet ? If a wave packet has big wavelength its group velocity bigger or not ?
 
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yellowgold said:
What is the relationship wavelength and group velocity in wave packet ? If a wave packet has big wavelength its group velocity bigger or not ?

If you know the definition of group velocity you can do this by yourself as an exercise. Recall the relation between (de Broigle) wavelength v.s momentum and then you have it.
 

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