Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 39 - More about Matter Waves - Questions - Page 1214: 7a

Answer

We would not need to change the geometry of the trap.

Work Step by Step

To trap a particle with a positive charge in the central cylinder, we can use a trap with the same geometry, and the same electric potential of $V=0$ in the central cylinder. If the electric potential of the two semi-infinite end cylinders is $-\infty$, then the positron would be attracted to the end cylinders, since the positron has a positive charge. To trap the positron in the central cylinder, the electric potential of the two semi-infinite end cylinders should be $~~+\infty$ Therefore, we would not need to change the geometry of the trap.
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