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... constant value as T → 0 , and a ( different ) constant value at temperatures large compared with D. Consequently , the limiting temperature dependence of the thermal expansion coefficient , even in the general case , will be α ~ T3 , T ...
... constant value as T → 0 , and a ( different ) constant value at temperatures large compared with D. Consequently , the limiting temperature dependence of the thermal expansion coefficient , even in the general case , will be α ~ T3 , T ...
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... constant also has implications for normal modes of short wavelength . At wave vectors that are not small compared with kp , the Thomas - Fermi dielectric constant ( 26.4 ) must be replaced by the more accurate Lindhard result , which is ...
... constant also has implications for normal modes of short wavelength . At wave vectors that are not small compared with kp , the Thomas - Fermi dielectric constant ( 26.4 ) must be replaced by the more accurate Lindhard result , which is ...
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... constant , we use the simplest expressions available for land ore For the former we use the Thomas - Fermi result ( 26.4 ) .16 For the latter we can simply transcribe the result ( 1.37 ) for the dielectric constant of a gas of charged ...
... constant , we use the simplest expressions available for land ore For the former we use the Thomas - Fermi result ( 26.4 ) .16 For the latter we can simply transcribe the result ( 1.37 ) for the dielectric constant of a gas of charged ...
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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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