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The approximate Equation (6.73) is given below. T ~= 2e^(-2 kappa L)
(a) Use it to estimate the probability of a 1.9 eV electron tunneling through a 6.6 eV high barrier of width 3.1 nm. T ~=
(b) Use it to estimate the probability of a 3.9 MeV α particle tunneling through a uranium nucleus where the potential barrier is 19.2 MeV and 6.7 fm wide T ~=
(c) Discuss whether the approximation was valid for these two cases. Explain.