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Wave Properties of particles. Schrodinger Equation.

Problem 6.63

A stream of electrons accelerated by a potential difference VV falls on the surface of a metal whose inner potential is Vi=15 VV_{i}=15 \mathrm{~V}. Find: (a) the refractive index of the metal for the electrons accelerated by a potential difference V=150 VV=150 \mathrm{~V}; (b) the values of the ratio V/ViV / V_{i} at which the refractive index differs from unity by not more than η=1.0%\eta=1.0 \%.

Reveal Answer
(a) n=1+Vi/V=1.05n=\sqrt{1+V_{i} / V}=1.05 (b) V/Vi1/η(2+η)=50V / V_{i} \geqslant 1 / \eta(2+\eta)=50