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Quantum Tunneling Effect

Quantum Tunneling Effect

This resource provides an interactive activity demonstrating how electrons moving against a potential energy barrier can penetrate through the barrier, even if their kinetic energy is not high enough to surmount the energy barrier. This is known as the quantum tunneling effect. An interactive diagram is presented allowing students to experiment and watch a simulation of the result.... Show More
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Material Type:
Presentation
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 18, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
July 18, 2016
Author:
Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
Technical Format:
Website, Java Applet
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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Unknown
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