Chapter 5: Q24E (page 187)
An electron in the n=4 state of a 5 nm wide infinite well makes a transition to the ground state, giving off energy in the form of photon. What is the photon’s wavelength?
Short Answer
The wavelength of the photon is .
Chapter 5: Q24E (page 187)
An electron in the n=4 state of a 5 nm wide infinite well makes a transition to the ground state, giving off energy in the form of photon. What is the photon’s wavelength?
The wavelength of the photon is .
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