Bragg reflection and electron kinetic energy
Problem Statement
Bragg reflection and electron kinetic energy
Problem Statement
An electron with mass m and electric charge (absolute value of charge) e is accelerated from a resting state by a variable potential difference and incident onto the surface of a crystal with a lattice spacing of d.
The accelerated electron exhibits wave properties, and its de Broglie wavelength λ is expressed as λ=ph, where h is Planck's constant and p is the magnitude of the electron's momentum. The condition under which this electron wave is reflected by the crystal lattice planes and reinforces each other (Bragg's condition) is expressed as follows, where θ is the angle of incidence (angle between the lattice plane and the direction of incidence) and n is the order of reflection ($n=1, 2, 3, ...).
2dsinθ=nλNow, an electron beam accelerated by a potential difference V is incident on a crystal surface, and the angle θ is gradually increased from 0. The first peak in reflection intensity (constructive interference) for n=1 is observed when sinθ=91.
Next, while keeping the incident angle fixed at sinθ=31, the potential difference accelerating the electrons is changed from V to V′. The first peak in reflection intensity for n=1 is observed again. Find the dimensionless ratio VV′ of the potential difference after the change to the potential difference V before the change. Assume that the kinetic energy of the electrons can be treated non-relativistically.
Constraints
- m=9.1×10−31 kg
- e=1.6×10−19 C
- h=6.6×10−34 J⋅s
- d=3.3×10−10 m
Input Format
When the calculated ratio of potential differences VV is expressed as an irreducible fraction qp, input the value of the product of the numerator and denominator p×q plus 1000.
Solution
Explanation
Relationship between Electron Acceleration and de Broglie Wavelength
The kinetic energy gained by an electron accelerated by a potential difference V is eV. If the mass of the electron is m and the magnitude of its momentum is p, then the kinetic energy can be expressed as 2mp2. Therefore, from the law of conservation of energy, the following relationship holds:
eV=2mp2⟹p=2meVTherefore, the de Broglie wavelength of the electron, λ, is expressed as follows:
λ=ph=2meVhFrom this relationship, we can see that the de Broglie wavelength λ is inversely proportional to the square root of the accelerating voltage (λ∝V1).
First Bragg Reflection (Potential Difference V)
In the first measurement, constructive interference occurs with a potential difference V (wavelength λ), reflection order n=1, and sinθ=91. Substitute these into Bragg's condition.
2d⋅91=1⋅λ⟹λ=92dSecond Bragg Reflection (Potential Difference V′)
In the second measurement, constructive interference occurs with a potential difference V′ (wavelength λ′), reflection order n=1, and incident angle sinθ=31.
2d⋅31=1⋅λ′⟹λ′=32dCalculation of Wavelength Ratio and Potential Difference Ratio
Calculate the wavelength ratio λλ′ in the two states.
λλ′=92d32d=3Here, from the relationship between wavelength and potential difference λ=2meVh, the ratio of wavelengths can be expressed using the ratio of potential differences as follows:
λλ′=2meVh2meV′h=V′VSquaring both sides and rearranging...
(λλ′)2=V′V⟹32=V′V⟹V′V=9Since the dimensionless ratio we want to find is VV′, we take the reciprocal of both sides.
VV′=91This result does not depend on specific numerical values such as the electron mass m, electric charge e, or crystal lattice spacing d.
Determining the Input Number
The obtained ratio is an irreducible fraction qp=91.
The numerator p=1 and the denominator q=9 give their product 1×9=9.
Following the input format instructions, add 1000 to this product.
9+1000=1009The natural number to enter is 1009.