What is the concept of quantum tunneling?
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Quantum tunneling is a quantum mechanical phenomenon in which particles penetrate through classically forbidden energy barriers, despite lacking sufficient energy to overcome them according to classical mechanics. This phenomenon arises from the wave-like nature of particles and the probabilistic behavior described by the Schrödinger equation, allowing particles to tunnel through potential energy barriers that would be insurmountable in classical physics. Quantum tunneling plays a crucial role in various fields, including nuclear fusion, semiconductor devices, and scanning tunneling microscopy.