Quantum Phenomena Calculator
Quantum phenomena calculations. Tunneling, photoelectric effect, Compton scattering, blackbody radiation, and quantum entanglement.
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How to Use This Calculator
- In the Tunneling section, enter Particle Energy (eV), Barrier Height (eV), and Barrier Width (m) to compute transmission probability.
- Switch to Photoelectric Effect and enter Photon Wavelength (nm) and Work Function (eV) to see maximum kinetic energy of ejected electrons.
- Use the Compton Scattering section: enter Incident Wavelength (nm/Å) and Scattering Angle (°) to compute wavelength shift Δλ.
- In Blackbody Radiation, enter Temperature (K) to get peak wavelength from Wien's law and compare to visible spectrum.
- Check the Tunneling chart showing Transmission vs. Barrier Width to visualize exponential suppression.
What each input means
- Phenomenon
- Calculation mode to use.
- Particle Mass (kg)
- Electron: 9.109e-31 kg
- Work Function (eV)
- Cu: 4.7, Na: 2.3, Cs: 2.1
- Incident Wavelength (nm)
- X-ray region
- Temperature (K)
- Sun: 5778K
- Measurement Basis
- Quantum measurement basis.
How this is calculated
Formula
T ≈ e^(-2κa) | KE = hf - φ | Δλ = λ_c(1-cos θ) | λ_peak = b/TWorked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersPhenomenon = 0, Barrier Height (eV) = 1, Barrier Width (nm) = 1, Particle Energy (eV) = 0.5 = 14 input(s) provided
- Calculate Transmission Coefficient0.0028505810396497484 = 0.0028505810396497484
- Calculate Penetration DepthPenetration Depth0.27604864066523277 = 0.27604864066523277
- Calculate Tunneling TypeQuantum tunneling = Quantum tunneling
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