What Determines the Barrier Field in Fowler-Nordheim Tunneling?

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The barrier field in Fowler-Nordheim tunneling is defined as the ratio of the applied voltage to the thickness of the barrier. This relationship is crucial for understanding the tunneling process in quantum mechanics. A higher applied voltage results in a greater barrier field, facilitating electron tunneling through the barrier. This concept is essential for applications in semiconductor devices and quantum electronics.

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What is the barrier field in fowler-nordheim tunneling?i'm having a hard time understanding it please help.
 
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The barier field equals applied voltage / thickness
 

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