PHY492 Spring 2000 Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics

Homework set 3 Due date: Friday, March 02, 2001

Please clearly state your assumptions, number the equations and indicate logical connections between different lines.

1. [10] Williams problem 5.4

2. [15] Barrier penetration

Starting from the Schrödinger equation in one dimension show that the penetration probability for a potential barrier of width d and height U can be expressed in the form exp(-2Kd).

3. [15] Williams problem 6.1

4. [10] Williams problem 6.2