Infinite Well Energy Level
E = n^2·h^2/(8·m·L^2)
What it says
A particle confined to a length can only hold certain energies, set by an integer level.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
E | Energy level (J) | M L^2 T^-2 |
n | Quantum number (dimensionless) | 1 |
m | Particle mass (kg) | M |
L | Well width (m) | L |
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Fill in all but one: n, m, L, E are all empty.
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