Statistical physics:boltzman distribution

Join the discussion
Registration is free. Ask a follow-up in this thread, or start your own.
1 reply · 2K views
oddiseas
Messages
66
Reaction score
0

Homework Statement



A square well of length L= 0.6 mm is to be used as a trap for He atoms at 20 K. Consider the values of some of the lowest energy levels of He atoms in a 1-D square well. Explain if it is valid to use the Boltzmann distribution in this situation

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



The square well has no analytic solution, so how am i supposed to evaluate the energy levels to see if i can use a Boltzmann distribution?
 
Physics news on Phys.org
oddiseas said:
The square well has no analytic solution.
... Thats not true.