Resolution of the Klein Paradox within Relativistic Quantum Mechanics

Journal Article · Thu Oct 27 00:00:00 EDT 2011 · AIP Conference Proceedings

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3638078· OSTI ID:21608483

Alhaidari, A D ^[1]

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1. Saudi Center for Theoretical Physics, Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)

We present a resolution of the Klein paradox within the framework of one-particle relativistic quantum mechanics (no pair production). Not only reflection becomes total but the vacuum remains neutral as well. This is accomplished by replacing the pair production process with virtual negative energy ''incidence'' within the barrier in a process analogous to the introduction of image charges in electrostatic and virtual sources in optics.

• OSTI ID: 21608483
• Journal Information: AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1370, Issue 1; Conference: SPS55: 5. Saudi physical society conference, Abha (Saudi Arabia), 25-27 Oct 2010; Other Information: DOI: 10.1063/1.3638078; (c) 2011 American Institute of Physics; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0094-243X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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