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... vector , let K be the shortest parallel reciprocal lattice vector . Consider the set of real space planes on which the plane wave ek has the value unity . These planes ( one of which contains the point r = 0 ) are perpendicular to K and ...
... vector , let K be the shortest parallel reciprocal lattice vector . Consider the set of real space planes on which the plane wave ek has the value unity . These planes ( one of which contains the point r = 0 ) are perpendicular to K and ...
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... vector , K = k ' k , is a vector of the reciprocal lattice . It is sometimes convenient to have an alternative formulation of the Laue con- dition , stated entirely in terms of the incident wave vector k . First note that because the ...
... vector , K = k ' k , is a vector of the reciprocal lattice . It is sometimes convenient to have an alternative formulation of the Laue con- dition , stated entirely in terms of the incident wave vector k . First note that because the ...
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... vector ( to within a reciprocal lattice vector ) by the phonon wave vector . Indeed , this picture of the scattering of electrons by lattice vibrations is very similar to the picture in Chapter 24 of the scattering of neutrons by ...
... vector ( to within a reciprocal lattice vector ) by the phonon wave vector . Indeed , this picture of the scattering of electrons by lattice vibrations is very similar to the picture in Chapter 24 of the scattering of neutrons by ...
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The Drude Theory of Metals | 1 |
The Sommerfeld Theory of Metals | 29 |
Failures of the Free Electron Model | 57 |
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