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heycoa
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Hello,
Are the electrons at the fermi level regarded as the "free electrons" of the metal?
Also, how does one go about calculating the Fermi level? Is there an equation or is it experimentally determined?
*Bonus question*
Electrons that undergo phonon exchange and pair up are called "Cooper pairs". Why do these Cooper pairs not experience resistance? I have been looking all over the place for this answer and cannot find out why this is the case.
Are the electrons at the fermi level regarded as the "free electrons" of the metal?
Also, how does one go about calculating the Fermi level? Is there an equation or is it experimentally determined?
*Bonus question*
Electrons that undergo phonon exchange and pair up are called "Cooper pairs". Why do these Cooper pairs not experience resistance? I have been looking all over the place for this answer and cannot find out why this is the case.