Solid State PhysicsThis book provides an introduction to the field of solid state physics for undergraduate students in physics, chemistry, engineering, and materials science. |
From inside the book
Results 1-3 of 70
Page 569
... valence band maxima , both located at k = 0 , which are spherically symmetric to the extent that the ellipsoidal expansion is valid , with masses of 0.49m and 0.16m ( Figure 28.6 ) . Figure 28.6 = Energy bands in silicon . Note the ...
... valence band maxima , both located at k = 0 , which are spherically symmetric to the extent that the ellipsoidal expansion is valid , with masses of 0.49m and 0.16m ( Figure 28.6 ) . Figure 28.6 = Energy bands in silicon . Note the ...
Page 570
... bands in germanium . Note the conduction band minimum along [ 111 ] at the zone boundary that gives rise to the four ellipsoidal pockets of Figure 28.7 . The valence band maximum , as in silicon , is at k = 0 , where two degenerate bands ...
... bands in germanium . Note the conduction band minimum along [ 111 ] at the zone boundary that gives rise to the four ellipsoidal pockets of Figure 28.7 . The valence band maximum , as in silicon , is at k = 0 , where two degenerate bands ...
Page 627
... band structures . Thus the exciton is probably better regarded as one of the more complex mani- festations of ... ( conduction band ) .14 Such a rearrangement of the dis- tribution of electrons does not alter the self - consistent periodic ...
... band structures . Thus the exciton is probably better regarded as one of the more complex mani- festations of ... ( conduction band ) .14 Such a rearrangement of the dis- tribution of electrons does not alter the self - consistent periodic ...
Contents
The Drude Theory of Metals | 1 |
The Sommerfeld Theory of Metals | 29 |
Failures of the Free Electron Model | 57 |
Copyright | |
48 other sections not shown
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
alkali atomic band structure Bloch boundary condition Bragg plane Bravais lattice Brillouin zone calculation carrier densities Chapter coefficients collisions conduction band conduction electrons contribution crystal momentum density of levels dependence described determined Drude effect electric field electron gas electron-electron electronic levels energy gap equilibrium example Fermi energy Fermi surface Figure frequency given Hamiltonian hexagonal holes impurity independent electron approximation insulators integral interaction ionic crystals k-space k₂ lattice point linear magnetic field metals motion nearly free electron neutron normal modes Note number of electrons one-electron levels orbits periodic potential perpendicular phonon Phys plane waves primitive cell primitive vectors problem properties quantum reciprocal lattice vector region result scattering Schrödinger equation semiclassical semiclassical equations semiclassical model semiconductors simple cubic solid solution specific heat sphere spin superconducting symmetry temperature term thermal tight-binding valence valence band vanishes velocity wave functions wave vector zero