Which influence is expected on the quantum tunneling probability when modifying the energy function of a potential barrier?

💡 Explanation

When the potential energy function describes a thicker barrier, the tunneling probability exponentially decreases because of greater required wave function attenuation, which affects transmission coefficient. Therefore, probability decreases barrier thickness increases, rather than increasing with barrier height or alternatives only affecting reflection, due to the exponential relation.

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