Tunneling Probability: Solving for Incident Angle $\theta$

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Homework Statement


A particle of mass m is incident on a planar barrier which we represent by a potential [tex]V(z)=\lambda\delta(x)[/tex]. If the energy of the particle is E, and the incident velocity makes an angle [tex]\theta[/tex] with the z axis, what is the probability that the particle will penetrate the barrier?


The Attempt at a Solution


I can solve the problem for the case of normal incidence, as this is just the case of a delta potential barrier. However I have no idea how to include the incidence angle in the problem. This is where I am stuck, how/where does the angle [tex]\theta[/tex] come into the setup of the problem?
 
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Anyone have any ideas on this? I just need some advice on how to setup the problem... I am lost on it =/