Double Wells and Covalent Bonds
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Topics
- Tunneling
- Splitting
- Spin 1/2 Particles
- Ammonia Molecules
Description
Explore tunneling splitting in double well potentials. This classic problem describes many physical systems, including covalent bonds, Josephson junctions, and two-state systems such as spin 1/2 particles and ammonia molecules.
Sample Learning Goals
- Describe the process of energy splitting for a double well.
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