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... insulators . As we have seen ( Chapter 8 ) the difference between metals and insulators depends on whether there are ( metals ) or are not ( insulators ) any partially filled energy bands.2 In perfect crystals at zero temperature ...
... insulators . As we have seen ( Chapter 8 ) the difference between metals and insulators depends on whether there are ( metals ) or are not ( insulators ) any partially filled energy bands.2 In perfect crystals at zero temperature ...
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... insulators . In all such discussions we have taken the ions to constitute a fixed , rigid , immobile periodic array.2 This , however , is only an approximation to the actual ionic configuration , 3 for the ions are not infinitely ...
... insulators . In all such discussions we have taken the ions to constitute a fixed , rigid , immobile periodic array.2 This , however , is only an approximation to the actual ionic configuration , 3 for the ions are not infinitely ...
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... insulators is not exponential , but varies , as T3 . Both in insulators and in metals this T3 contribution to c , can be explained by introducing the motion of the lattice into the theory in a quantum - mechanical way . Equilibrium ...
... insulators is not exponential , but varies , as T3 . Both in insulators and in metals this T3 contribution to c , can be explained by introducing the motion of the lattice into the theory in a quantum - mechanical way . Equilibrium ...
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The Drude Theory of Metals | 1 |
Failures of the Free Electron Model | 57 |
Crystal Lattices | 63 |
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