The potential step and Tunneling

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The discussion centers on the concept of potential steps in quantum mechanics and their relationship with tunneling phenomena. It is established that potential steps can be understood as physical substances that influence tunneling based on their molecular structure and the spacing between particles. The presence of a vacuum on either side of the potential step further affects the tunneling process. Variations in molecular spacing in different substances lead to changes in the potential, impacting tunneling behavior.

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Just wondering in regards to the potential step, what exactly is it in term of physical substance? If its made up of some or any sort of matter, wouldn't the tunneling be effected by the molecular structure and the distance/gap between the particles?
 

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Well that's why the potential is exactly there for.It is,you can imagine,some substance that has set up such a potential,and vacuum on either side of it.Take a different substance, for example with different molecular spacing and the potential would change.
 

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