What Is the Bias Voltage Across a Tunnel Gap?

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The discussion centers on determining the bias voltage across a tunnel gap, specifically estimating it to be approximately 1V. The participants reference the importance of maintaining a square potential to avoid deformation and mention the influence of curved edges on probability. Despite the simplicity of the question, it highlights common challenges faced in understanding quantum tunneling concepts.

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Homework Statement



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The Attempt at a Solution


This is only a 1 mark question so I'm probably missing something really simple but I just can't figure it. Below is the slide we have been given:

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Does anyone have any ideas?
 
It should be ~1V so the square potential is not deformed and the probability increase due to curved edges of the potential.

Not that it matters, the exam had nothing on this question or anything else I studied.
 

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