14. An electron is bound in a one-dimensional infinite square well potential in the first excited state. The wavelength of the lowest energy single photon that the system can absorb is 438 nm. What is the width of the well?

14. An electron is bound in a one-dimensional infinite square well potential in the first excited state. The wavelength of the lowest energy single photon that the system can absorb is 438 nm. What is the width of the well?

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14. An electron is bound in a one-dimensional
infinite square well potential in the first
excited state. The wavelength of the lowest energy single photon that the system can
absorb is 438 nm. What is the width of the well?

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