Delve into a microscopic world working with models that show how electron waves can tunnel through certain types of barriers. Learn about the novel devices and apparatuses that have been invented using this concept. Discover how tunneling makes it possible for computers to run faster and for scientists to look more deeply into the microscopic world. This module introduces the basic concepts of quantum tunneling.

Concepts

molecules

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Additional Tags

electron waves, materials engineering, microscopic world, hs-ps2-6, computers run faster, molecular-level structure, material properties

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Instructional