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Physics

Transmission Coefficient

Quick fact

The transmission coefficient can be greater than 1 for certain quantum tunneling scenarios, where particles have a probability of passing through a barrier despite lacking classical energy.

Why this is interesting

Imagine you shine a flashlight at a water surface—why does some light pass through while the rest bounces back? The answer lies in a simple ratio called the transmission coefficient.