A2_3 Harry Potter and the Concussion at Platform Nine and Three Quarters

Authors

  • R. Garratley University of Leicester
  • C. T. Davies University of Leicester
  • K. J. Cheshire University of Leicester
  • J. Moore University of Leicester

Abstract

We investigate the likelyhood of Harry quantum tunnelling through a wall to reach platfrom 9 3/4 by modelling him as a giant free particle with the mass and velocity of a small boy. We find that the probabilities associated with this type of tunnelling are incredibly small.

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Published

01-12-2016

How to Cite

Garratley, R., Davies, C. T., Cheshire, K. J., & Moore, J. (2016). A2_3 Harry Potter and the Concussion at Platform Nine and Three Quarters. Physics Special Topics, 15(1). Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/pst/article/view/903

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 1 (2016): Physics Special Topics

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