Seeking Quantum Well Knowledge: Who Can Assist?

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The discussion revolves around inquiries related to quantum wells, including their definitions, applications, and related concepts in physics. Participants seek to clarify the specific aspects of quantum wells that are of interest, as well as the educational background of the original poster.

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  • One participant requests more specific questions regarding quantum wells, suggesting that a basic definition may not suffice.
  • Several topics related to quantum wells are proposed, including growth of quantum wells, solving the Time Independent Schrödinger Equation, tunneling, various approximations, band structure, and the behavior of 2D electrons in electric and magnetic fields.
  • Another participant raises a question about the use of the term "Sir," prompting a discussion on gender representation in physics.

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The discussion does not reach a consensus on the specific information sought about quantum wells, as the original poster's needs remain unclear. Additionally, there is no agreement on the implications of the term "Sir" in the context of addressing participants.

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Participants have not established specific definitions or parameters for the discussion on quantum wells, leaving the scope somewhat open-ended. The relevance of gender in the context of the discussion is also not resolved.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in quantum mechanics, particularly those looking to understand quantum wells and their applications, as well as discussions on gender representation in scientific communities.

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Sir:
I need the knowledge of the quantum well, who can help me?
 
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You'll have to be more specific about what you want to know.

1. What is your current educational background in physics ?

2. What do you want to know about a quantum well ? Is a definition enough ? I can think of at least several tens of pages of text that are relevant to your question in some way or the other.

A few relevant topics that come to mind (beyond just a basic definition) are :

1. Growth of quantum wells (heterostructures)
2. Solving the Time Indep. Schrödinger Equation for wells of different shapes
3. Tunneling
4. Approximations : WKB, Perturbation theory, Variational methods, tight binding, etc.
5. Band structure, transitions between bands and sub-bands, optical properties
6. 2D Electrons in Electric and Magnetic fields - the Quantum Hall states

For a definition, and a starting point : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_well
 
wlzy said:
Sir:

So, are you saying that there aren't any female physicists, or that no female physicists frequent these fora, or that female physicists don't mind being called sir?

Regards,
George
 
You just reminded me of Peppermint Patty's recurring line in the Peanuts comic strip: "Don't call me 'Sir!'" :smile:
 
thanks

thanks!:smile:
 

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