Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

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Chapter 41 - Atomic Physics - Exercises and Problems - Page 1207: 21

Answer

$\Delta t = 16~ps$

Work Step by Step

We can find the time $\Delta t$ that must elapse: $P = r~\Delta t$ $P = (\frac{1}{\tau})~(\Delta t)$ $\Delta t = P~\tau$ $\Delta t = (0.01)~(1.6~ns)$ $\Delta t = 0.016~ns$ $\Delta t = 16~ps$
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