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Surfing on moving potential waves

Authors :
Katsouleas, T.
Source :
American Journal of Physics. July, 1993, Vol. 61 Issue 7, p663, 3 p.
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

The solution to a problem involving the calculation of the kinetic energy of a particle moving in a potential well with the use of Galilean transformation, Lorentz transformation and special relativity is discussed. The kinetic energy of a particle falling in a potential well is higher than the potential energy stipulated of the potential well's height. Energy of the particles in quantum wells are essential in particle accelerators, cosmic ray travels and generation of solar winds and aurora borealis.

Details

ISSN :
00029505
Volume :
61
Issue :
7
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
American Journal of Physics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.14159664