Solution

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Zero reflection means . Matching the first interface then gives
The specified layer quantum phase is , so and . The second-interface conditions become
Since , compatibility requires . This is a quantum quarter-wave matching layer: the intermediate wavenumber is the geometric mean, and the two interface reflections cancel after their round trip through the layer.
In terms of the physical energies,
Rearranging also gives
A finite positive energy satisfying the stated ordering requires . Under that condition , consistent with the assumed propagating transmitted wave. The width must simultaneously satisfy the given quarter-wave quantum phase condition.

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