Consider a particle of mass m and charge q in a one-dimensional harmonic potential of frequency w. If the particle start in state (n) and decays by spontaneous emission to state \n'), (a) Find the transition rate. (b) Find the lifetime of the nth stationary state. (c) Calculate the average power radiated.

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Consider a particle of mass m and charge q in a one-dimensional harmonic potential of frequency
w. If the particle start in state (n) and decays by spontaneous emission to state \n'),
(a) Find the transition rate.
(b) Find the lifetime of the nth stationary state.
(c) Calculate the average power radiated.
Transcribed Image Text:Consider a particle of mass m and charge q in a one-dimensional harmonic potential of frequency w. If the particle start in state (n) and decays by spontaneous emission to state \n'), (a) Find the transition rate. (b) Find the lifetime of the nth stationary state. (c) Calculate the average power radiated.
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