Confinement Energy Formula

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Confinement Energy in the particle in a box model is also used in modeling the exciton. Variance of particle size allows for control of the confinement energy. Check FAQs
Econfinement=([hP]2)(π2)2(a2)μex
Econfinement - Confinement Energy?a - Radius of Quantum Dot?μex - Reduced Mass of Exciton?[hP] - Planck constant?π - Archimedes' constant?

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9.7027Edit=(6.6E-342)(3.14162)2(3Edit2)0.17Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Econfinement=([hP]2)(π2)2(a2)μex
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Econfinement=([hP]2)(π2)2(3nm2)0.17me
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Econfinement=(6.6E-342)(3.14162)2(3nm2)0.17me
Next Step Convert Units
Econfinement=(6.6E-342)(3.14162)2(3E-9m2)1.5E-31kg
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Econfinement=(6.6E-342)(3.14162)2(3E-92)1.5E-31
Next Step Evaluate
Econfinement=1.55453706487244E-18J
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Econfinement=9.70265298206678eV
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Econfinement=9.7027eV

Confinement Energy Formula Elements

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Constants
Confinement Energy
Confinement Energy in the particle in a box model is also used in modeling the exciton. Variance of particle size allows for control of the confinement energy.
Symbol: Econfinement
Measurement: EnergyUnit: eV
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Radius of Quantum Dot
Radius of Quantum Dot is the distance from the center to any point on the boundary of Quantum dots.
Symbol: a
Measurement: LengthUnit: nm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Reduced Mass of Exciton
Reduced Mass of Exciton is the reduced mass of an electron and a hole that are attracted to each other by the Coulomb force which can form a bound state called exciton.
Symbol: μex
Measurement: WeightUnit: me
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Planck constant
Planck constant is a fundamental universal constant that defines the quantum nature of energy and relates the energy of a photon to its frequency.
Symbol: [hP]
Value: 6.626070040E-34
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

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Ecoulombic=-1.8([Charge-e]2)2π[Permeability-vacuum]εra
​Go Reduced Mass of Exciton
μex=[Mass-e](memh)me+mh
​Go Brus Equation
Eemission=Egap+([hP]28(a2))((1[Mass-e]me)+(1[Mass-e]mh))

How to Evaluate Confinement Energy?

Confinement Energy evaluator uses Confinement Energy = (([hP]^2)*(pi^2))/(2*(Radius of Quantum Dot^2)*Reduced Mass of Exciton) to evaluate the Confinement Energy, The Confinement Energy formula in as particle in a box model is also used in modelling the exciton. Confinement energy is a term used to explain the confinement effect inside the nanospace. Variance of particle size allows for control of the confinement energy. Confinement Energy is denoted by Econfinement symbol.

How to evaluate Confinement Energy using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Confinement Energy, enter Radius of Quantum Dot (a) & Reduced Mass of Exciton ex) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Confinement Energy

What is the formula to find Confinement Energy?
The formula of Confinement Energy is expressed as Confinement Energy = (([hP]^2)*(pi^2))/(2*(Radius of Quantum Dot^2)*Reduced Mass of Exciton). Here is an example- 6.1E+19 = (([hP]^2)*(pi^2))/(2*(3E-09^2)*1.54859625024252E-31).
How to calculate Confinement Energy?
With Radius of Quantum Dot (a) & Reduced Mass of Exciton ex) we can find Confinement Energy using the formula - Confinement Energy = (([hP]^2)*(pi^2))/(2*(Radius of Quantum Dot^2)*Reduced Mass of Exciton). This formula also uses Planck constant, Archimedes' constant .
Can the Confinement Energy be negative?
Yes, the Confinement Energy, measured in Energy can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Confinement Energy?
Confinement Energy is usually measured using the Electron-Volt[eV] for Energy. Joule[eV], Kilojoule[eV], Gigajoule[eV] are the few other units in which Confinement Energy can be measured.
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