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Toni103
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Note: I already asked this question ion the introductory physics forums but have had no replies.
The question I'm being asked is: If the Fermi level of copper is 7eV calculate the magnitude of the Fermi wavevector?The formula I'm pretty sure it goes with is Kf=(3pi^2ne)^2/3
The reason I'm unsure is when I looked it up I found conflicting information on what the variables stood for? I'm not looking for anyone to do the question or anything for me I'm just looking for help on what the variables stand for.
EDIT: Ok now I'm thinking the formula E = h(bar)^2k^2/2m would be better. Using this formula I've found the wave vector to be 1.359x10^10 which seems like an extremely large number. Is this right?
The question I'm being asked is: If the Fermi level of copper is 7eV calculate the magnitude of the Fermi wavevector?The formula I'm pretty sure it goes with is Kf=(3pi^2ne)^2/3
The reason I'm unsure is when I looked it up I found conflicting information on what the variables stood for? I'm not looking for anyone to do the question or anything for me I'm just looking for help on what the variables stand for.
EDIT: Ok now I'm thinking the formula E = h(bar)^2k^2/2m would be better. Using this formula I've found the wave vector to be 1.359x10^10 which seems like an extremely large number. Is this right?
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