Department of Physics and Astronomy: Publications and Other Research
ORCID IDs
Document Type
Article
Date of this Version
2007
Citation
American Journal of Physics (2007) 75. DOI: 10.1119/1.2772278.
Abstract
A simple physical system is discussed that mirrors the quantum mechanical infinite square well with a central delta well potential. The physical realization consists of a continuous sound wave traveling in a pair of tubes separated by an adjustable diaphragm. The equivalence between the quantum system and the acoustic system is explored. The analytic solution to the quantum system exhibits level splitting as does the acoustic system.
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Copyright 2007, AAPT. Used by permission.