Schroedinger equation for metal / semiconductor

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The discussion focuses on solving the 1D, time-independent Schrödinger equation for a metal-semiconductor junction. The equation in the metal region is defined as (p^2/2m + V)ψ = Eψ, while in the semiconductor region it is (p^2/2m* + V + ΔESM)ψ = Eψ. The main inquiry is whether it is feasible to "integrate out" the metal region or to apply an appropriate boundary condition at the metal-semiconductor interface. The consensus is that, generally, this approach is not viable.

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Suppose I want to solve the 1D, time-independent Schrödinger-equation for a metal-semiconductor junction.

In the metal region the Schrödinger equation reads:

(p^2/2m + V)ψ = Eψ

In the semiconductor region the Schrödinger equation reads:

(p^2/2m* + V + ΔESM)ψ = Eψ

My question is: Is there a way to "integrate out" the metal region or replace by an appropriate boundary condition at the metal-semiconductor interface?
 
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