Quantum Tunneling Explained in Simple Words for Beginners
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Quantum Tunneling is a quantum mechanical phenomenon where particles, like electrons or protons, can pass through a potential energy barrier even if they don't have enough energy to overcome it according to classical physics. This counterintuitive behavior arises from the wave nature of matter, where particles can exist in a probabilistic state described by a wavefunction. The wavefunction can penetrate the barrier, even if the particle doesn't have enough energy to climb over it, allowing for a finite probability of transmission through the barrier. This phenomenon has been experimentally observed in many systems, like in scanning tunneling microscopes (STM) or nuclear fusion within stars, where protons tunnel through the Coulomb barrier despite their insufficient thermal energy. In this video, we have explained quantum tunnelling in simple words for beginners, alongwith examples and its applications in real life. #quantumtunneling #quantummechanics #waveparticleduality References:
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